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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TARSKAVAIG BAY Tarskavaig
Tarskavaig
Tarskavaig
Revd. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Revd. [Reverend] A. McNeill
Mr. D. McIntyre
057 This name is of Norse origin and is applied to a Medium sized bay, situated to the West of the district of Tarstabeag, and about five miles to the North West of "Armadale Castle".
DRUIM DÌOMHAIN Druim Diomhain Revd. [Reverend] A. McGregor
Revd. [Reverend] A. McNeill
Mr. D. McIntyre
Mr. Macdonald, Ord
057 This name signifies "Useless Hill" and applies to a low narrow ridge of hill, situated between the district of "Tarstabeag" and "Ach-na-cloiche" On the property of Lord McDonald

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County of Inverness (Isle of Skye) -- Sheet 5

Tarskavaig Bay, note: "probably contracted from Ta-skaga-vag bay of the projecting low point."

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