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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SITHEAN AN ALTAIR Sithean an Altair Dr McRae, Vallay; A. A. Carmichael Esq 030 This name is given to a little knoll situated about half a mile westwards of Vallay House. It is said that it is the site of an old chapel, but there is not a vestige of building to be seen, nor has there been in the memory of the oldest inhabitant on Vallay.
BEALACH AN AIRGID Bealach an Airgid Dr McRae Vallay
A. A. Carmichael Esq
030 This name applies to a point of land on the north west coast of Vallay. Situated about 4 chains south west from Camas Mor. The property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. This name signifies "The silver Gap".
CAMAS NA CRICHE Camas na Criche Admiralty Chart
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald Esq Factor
030 This name applies to a large sandy bay, situated about 14 chains south east from Bealach an Airgid; the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. The name signifies The March bay.

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