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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SANDY HAVEN Sandy Haven
Sandy Haven
Sandy Haven
Mr. John Cormack.
Mr. Andrew Hay.
Mr. James Hay.
040 A small haven situated a little north east of New Whinnyfold, and is used by the fishermen for laying up their Boats.
WHITING CRAIGS Whiting Craigs
Whiting Craigs
Whiting Craigs
Mr. John Cormack.
Mr. Andrew Hay.
Mr. James Hay.
040 This name is applied to three rocks, one a large one and two Small ones. situated near Sandy Haven.
PORT KEPPIES Port Keppies
Port Keppies
Port Keppies
Mr. John Cormack.
Mr. Andrew Hay.
Mr. James Hay.
040 A small gutter running in between the rocks, situated near The Lakes.

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[Note relating to 'Whiting Craigs'] - Whiting. The name of this fish is metaph, used for the language of flattery. S. [Scots] "He gave me whitings, but (without) bones" S. Prov. [Scots provincial] "That is, he gave me fair words" Kelly. The phrase to butter a whiting, is used in the same sense. S. [Scots] (Jamieson)

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