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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MAARI Mairi
Mairidh
Maari
Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald Esq Factor North Uist
A. McLean Gamekeeper North Uist
031 This name applies to a prominent hill near the north edge of the parish of North Uist, and 5 miles north west from Lochmaddy. It is covered with heathy pasture, and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde.
GILL' AN TRUISALAIDH Gill' an Truisealaidh
Gill an Truisullie
Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
031 Is applied to a standing stone situate in the opening between Maari and Bealach Maari. It is 6 feet above ground, is 18 inches broad and 18 inches thick. The name signifies "Kilted boy".
CROGARY MORE Crogary More
Crogary Mor
Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq J. Macdonald Esq Factor
A. McLean Gamekeeper
031 This name is applied to a prominent pointed hill situate 1/2 mile north east from Maari. It is well known by mariners by the name of "Kettle head". It is the property of Sir J. P. Orde.

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