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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
AIRD MHIC CAOILT Aird Mhic Caoilt Dr McRae Vallay
A. A. Carmichael Esq
030 This name applies to a very prominent point on the south side of the Island of Vally, situated about 44 chains south east from Vallay House and about 46 chains east from the island [of] Saltam the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet].
SALTAM Saltam Dr McRae Vallay
A. A. Carmichael Esq
030 This name applies to a small Island, covered with good rough pasture, situated about 27 chains south west from Vallay House, the property of Sir J.P. Orde Bart [Baronet].
EILEAN DUBH MOR Eilean Dubh Mor
Black Island
Dr McRae Vallay
A. A. Carmichael Esq
Admiralty Chart
030 This name applies to a good sized Island covered with good rough pasture, situated about 80 chains south east from Vallay House and about 10 chains from the mainland of North Uist. The property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. Signification "Big black island".

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County of Inverness -- Parish of North Uist

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