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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
RACKSGEIREAN Rack-sgeirean
Rac-sgeirean
Rack sgeirean
Mr. A. McAsKill
A A. Carmichael. Esq.
J Macdonald Esqr.
032 Is applied to a high water rock situate 50 chains N.E. [North East] from the north extremity of "Sursay" No English meaning could be ascertained for the name.
SGEIR NA PARLAMAID Sgeir na Parlamaid Mr. A. McAsKill
A A. Carmichael. Esq.
032 Is applied to a small high water rock situated 1/2 mile east from the north end of "Sursay" Signification "The Parliament rock",
SEOLAIT MHIC NEACAIL Seolait mhic Neacail Mr. A. McAsKill
A.A. Carmichael, Esq.
032 Is applied to a channel in the Sound of Harris running in an easterly direction between the islands called "Narstay and Opsay", Signification "McNeil's Channel",

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