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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SHEALTRAGAM Shealtragam
Sheltrigram
Sioltrgrom
Mr E. McDonald
J. Macdonald Esq Factor
Mr I. McDonald Admiralty Chart
A. A. Carmichael Esq
035 This name is applied to a small island situate in Loch Maddy 25 chains east from the Post Office. It belongs to the Parish of North Uist and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. The name signifies Island frequented by birds of that name.
EILEAN FEAR VALLAY Vallay Island
Eilean Fear Vallay
Eilean Fear Bhalaidh
Valla Island
Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald J. Macdonald Esq Factor
A. A. Carmichael Esq
Admiralty Chart
035 A small island accessible from the mainland at low water, and situate 1/4 mile north east from the [Lochmaddy] Post Office. Signification "Vallay Island".
RUDHA NAN GALL Rudha nan Gall Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq 035 Is applied to a small headland situate adjacent to Eilean Fear Vallay. Signification "Point of the lowlander".

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Ph. [Parish] of North Uist -- Co. [County] Inverness

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