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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
EILEAN NAN GAMHNA Eilean nan Gamhna
Stirk Island
Mr. Donald Stewart
A, A, Carmichael Esq.
Admiralty Chart
045 Meaning "The Stirk island" and is applied to an island situated a short distance to the south-east of Eval: and at the east end of Oban nam Muca-Marà. Proprietor Sir J. P. Orde Bart. [Baronet]
LIERNISH Liernish
Lìrinnis
Mr. Donald Stewart
Black's Map
Johnston's Map
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
045 Meaning - Obscure - is applied to a district covered with heathy pasture, Situated about 1 mile to the north-west of Ronay Island:
Proprietor- Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]
EILEAN A'GHEOIDH Eilean a' Gheòidh
Goose Island
Mr. Donald Stewart
A. A. Carmichael Esq.
Admiralty Chart
045 Meaning - "The Goose island"- and is applied to a pasture island on the South Side of Cailternish and about 1/4 mile to the south-west of "Meallaird" - Proprietor Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]

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