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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORONSAY | Orasay Oronsay Oriseidh |
Dr McRae, Vallay J. Macdonald Esq A. A. Carmichael Esq |
030 | This name applies to a narrow neck of land on the north side of "Vallay". Two English significations are suggested for this name. first, that this point was called after the saint of that name; and, the other, that Orionsay signifies Ebbing. |
| TEAMPULL ORAIN (Remains of) | Saint Orinsay's Chapel Teampull Orain |
Dr McRae, Vallay J. Macdonald Esq Factor Newton A. MacLean, Gamekeeper A. A. Carmichael Esq |
030 | This name applies to the remains of a chapel which was situated on the north side of "Vallay". There is nothing at present to be seen but the foundation of the building and a few loose stones lying about the surface. On Sir John Orde's property. |
| TRAIGH HIMILIGH | Traigh Himiligh | Dr McRae, Vallay J. Macdonald Esq |
030 | This name applies to a sandy bay. None in the locality can suggest an English signification. |
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[Page] 40County of Inverness -- Island of Vallay
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