OS1/18/13/55

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NICOLSON'S LEAP Leum Mhic Neacail Neil McIntyre, Howbeg,
Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
A A Carmichael Esq
D Beaton
054 This name Signifies "Nicholsons Leap", and applies to a narrow Channel between a little islet & mainland Situated about a mile east of Usinish Bay
PORT A' MHADAIDH Baif[y]? a Vade
Peileport
Port a Mhadaidh
Neil McIntyre, Howbeg,
Johnstons Map
A A Carmichael, Esqr
D. Beaton Loch Skiport
054 This name applies to a Small Creek, or bay, situated at the point where Abhuinn Lamasay falls into the Sea. About three & a half miles South of the Light house property of J. Gordon Esquire Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire

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County of Inverness -- South Uist

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re entry 'Port a' Mhadaidh - the first word in the 'Various Modes, etc.' column is either Bay or possibly Baif

The second entry 'Cul na Leama?' has been crossed out but under it is written:- Cancelled By order John T Hoban CA 24 Des 1877

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