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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHILLAY | Shillay Shillay Shillay Shillay Shillay Isd [Island] Shillay Isd [Island] |
Angus Morrison Ferryman, Obbe, Harris Admiralty Chart A.A. Carmichael Esqr Craigorry Benbecula Black's Map Ainslies Map 1789 Johntons Map |
016 ; 021 | This name is applied to an island situate five miles south west from the headland of Toe Head. It is 10 chains long and 9 chains broad and covered with good grass & heathy pasture It belongs to the parish of Harris & is the property of the Earl of Dunmore. |
| LITTLE SHILLAY | Little Shillay Little Shillay Little Shillay |
Angus Morrison Johnstons Map Blacks Map |
021 | Is applied to a small rocky island situate south and adjacent to the above described. There is very little vegetation on this & it is the property of the Earl of Dunmore being in the parish of Harris. |
| SOUND OF SHILLAY | Sound of Shillay Sound of Shillay Sound of Shillay |
Angus Morrison Admiralty Chart Blacks Map |
021 | This name is applied to the sea between the above described islands & the island of Pabbay. |
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