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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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