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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LOCH PORTAIN | Loch Portan Loch Partan Loch Portain Loch Portin |
Mr E. McDonald Admiralty Chart Black's Map A. A. Carmichael Esq Johnston's Map Ainslie's Map 1789 |
032 ; 036 | This name is applied to an island sea loch, running in a north-east direction from Loch Maddy two miles north west from Weavers Point. It is 3/4 of a mile in length and nearly 1/2 mile wide. Signification "Portan loch". |
MADDY BEG | Maddy Beg Am Madadh Beag Namaddy Bay |
Mr E. McDonald Admiralty Chart A. A. Carmichael Esq Ainslie's Map 1789 |
036 | Is applied to a prominent high water rock situate at the entrance to Loch Maddy 15 chains south east from the extreme end of Weavers Point. Signification "Little dog". |
AN GLAS-EILEAN MEADHONACH | An Glas-eilean Meadhonach | Mr E. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
036 | Signifies "Middle grey island", and is applied to a small green island situate 1/4 mile south from the southern end of the island called Flodday. |
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[Page] 154Parish of N. [North] Uist -- Co. [County] of Inverness
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Colin Macca
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