OS1/18/7/11
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEILISH POINT | Valish Point Bhaillis Veilish Point |
Mr John Morrison Trumisgarry A. A. Carmichael Esq A. McLean Gamekeeper |
030030 | This name is applied to a point on the west coast of the promontory of Ard a' Bhorain and 1 1/2 miles south west of the extreme point of Ard a' Bhorain. It appears to have been recently surrounded by the sea. And it is said that Pictish houses were here but no trace of them is to be found. No English meaning could be ascertained for the name. The property of Sir J. P. Orde. |
| OILISH POINT | Hulish Point Uillis Oilish Point Hoilish Point |
Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq J. Macdonald Esq Factor A. McLean Gamekeeper |
030 | A small point similar in appearance to the above described point [Veilish Point], and situate on the coast 3/4 of a mile north east of the same. No English meaning could be ascertained for the name. The property of Sir J. P. Orde. |
| UDAL | Udail Udal |
Mr John Morrison A. A. Carmichael Esq |
030 | Is applied to a sandy Knoll situate near the coast adjacent to Veilish Point. Houses are said to have been here. No English meaning could be ascertained for the name. The property of Sir J. P. Orde. |
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