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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GREANAM Greanam Mr Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald Esq, Factor
031 This name is applied to a small island situate 13 chains east from the south eastern extremity of Orinsay. It is covered with pasture and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde.
LINGAY Lingay
Linguoh
Mr Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy
Admiralty Chart
Black's Map
Ainslie's Map 1789
A. A. Carmichael Esq
031 Is applied to an island of similar size to the above [Greanam] and situate 17 chains south east from the same. It is also the property of Sir J. P. Orde. Both of the above islands are accessible from the mainland at low water.
RUDHA' AN FHAING Rudh' an Fhaing Mr Morrison, Tenant, Trumisgarry by Lochmaddy A. A. Carmichael Esq 031 This name is applied to a point of the island of Orinsay at its southern extremity. The name signifies "Fold point".

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