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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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[Page] 54County of Inverness -- Parish of North Uist
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