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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
RIGHE DUBH LOCH PORTAIN Righe Dubh Loch Portain Mr E. McDonald
Mr J. McDonald
A. A. A. Carmichael Esq
035 This name is applied to several small islands connected with the mainland at low-water at a place called Fillean on the north shore of this part of Loch Maddy.
KEALLASAY MORE Keallasay More
Kalisay-[More]
Kellasay-[More]
Mr E. McDonald
Mr J. McDonald
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
031 ; 035 Signification "Big Kallisay" and is applied to an island of considerable size - situated in Loch Maddy 1 3/4 miles west from Fillean. It belongs to the parish of North Uist and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde. This island is connected with the mainland at low water.
KEALLASAY BEG Keallasay Beg Mr E. McDonald
Mr J. McDonald
035 A large island at the south eastern extremity of Keallasay Mor and connected with that island at low water. Signification "Little Kallisay". This island is connected with the mainland at low water.

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Parish of North Uist -- Co. [County] Inverness

Transcriber's notes

Given that "Mr E. McDonald" and "Mr J. McDonald" have been written in identical longhand writing, it is reasonable to assume that the ensuing "ditto" on this page should be interpreted as meaning both of them

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Colin Macca

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