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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SMEARINISH Smearinish
Ru Smearinish
Rudha Smiorinnis
John Shaw, Boatman Obe.
Admiralty Chart
A.A. Carmichael Esq
022 This name is applied to a point on the coast of the mainland of South Harris & is about 3/4 of a mile north-west from the entrance to Obe bay.
RUDH' AN TUIRC Rudh' an Tuirc John Shaw, Boatman Obbe.
Admiralty Chart
A.A. Carmichael Esq
022 Is applied to a small point on the coast of the island of Killegray. The name signifies "The boar's point."
CAOLAS SKAARE Caolas Skaares
Caolas Sgàire
John Shaw, Boatman Obe.
Admiralty Chart
A.A. Carmichael Esq
022 Is applied to the narrow channel between the islands of Ensay & Killegray. No English could be got for the name.

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Parish of Harris Co. [County] of Inverness

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