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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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VATERSAY | Vatersay | Mr McLennan, Vatersay Barra Mr A McDonald Schoolmaster Castle Bay Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map. Black's Map Sailing Directions for the W. [West] Coast of Scotland Vol. [Volime] 1 p [page] 103 |
064 ; 066 | This name is applied to a considerable sized island in the parish of Barra, and situated about a mile south of the southern end of the island of Barra It affords excellent pasture for sheep and cattle. It is the property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Aberdeenshire |
VATERSAY BAY | Vatersay Bay Bàgh Bhatarseidh |
Mr McLennan, Vatersay Mr Allan McDonald Admiralty Chart Black's Map A A Carmichael Esq |
066 | This name is applied to a large salt water bay is situated on the eastern side of Vatersay which affords safe anchorage for vessels of light tonnage The name is an anglicised form |
BÀGH SIAR | Bàgh Siar | Mr McLennan, Vatersay Mr Allan McDonald A A Carmichael Esq |
066 | This name is given to a bay on the west side of Vatersay, and near the middle of the island. It is seldom, if ever, resorted to by vessels as it affords no shelter from the Western storms The name signifies - West Bay |
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