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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELIG | Kelig | Mr John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy | 031 | Is applied to a high water rock in the sea 1/2 mile north from the headland called Corran Vallaquie. The summit of the rock is covered with grass. No English meaning could be ascertained for the name. |
| ORONSAY | Orasay Orinsay Island Ornsay Oronsay Orissidh |
Mr John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy A. A. Carmichael Esq Admiralty Chart Black's Map Johnston's Map Ainslie's Map 1789 J. Macdonald Esq Factor Newton |
030 ; 031 | Is an island at highwater only, it is of considerable size, a portion being cultivated but the greater portion is under pasture of an excellent quality. It is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
| CORRAN VALLAQUIE | Corran Vallaquie Corran Bhala-cuith |
Mr John Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy J. Macdonald Esq A. A. Carmichael Esq |
031 | Is applied to a head-land situate 30 chains east from the east side of Orinsay [Oronsay], and on the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. Signification "Vallaquie banks". |
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