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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINGAY | Lingay Lingsioh |
John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy Admiralty Chart Black's Map Johnston's Map Ainslie's Map 1789 A. A. Carmichael Esq |
026 ; 031 | This name is applied to an island of about 1/2 mile in area situate 1 1/2 miles north west from the farm house of Newton. It is the property of Sir J. P. Orde and belongs to the parish of North Uist. It is covered with good rough pasture but the ground is soft and wet. At low water it is separated from the mainland by a narrow and very shallow channel of water. |
| LINGAY STRAND | Lingay Strand Traigh Lingsioh |
John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy A. A. Carmichael Esq |
026 ; 031 | This name is applied to an extensive sandy beach situate between the mainland and the above [Lingay] island. Signification "Lingay Strand". |
| MACHAIR (LINGAY) | Machair (Lingay) | John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy J. Macdonald Esq Factor |
031 | This name is applied to the rough ground extending along the shore of Lingay Strand. Signifies "Meadows or plain". |
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