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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SKELLYIS OF POITEN Skellies of Poiten
Skellies of Poiten
Skellies of Poiten
Mr. John Cormack, Whinnyfold
Mr. Andrew Hay Whinnyfold
Mr. James Hay, Whinnyfold
040 This name applies to a long piece of detached rugged rock, situated close to the Broad Craig.
EYE OF POITEN Eye of Poiten
Eye of Poiten
Eye of Poiten
Mr. John Cormack, Whinnyfold
Mr. Andrew Hay Whinnyfold
Mr. James Hay, Whinnyfold
040 A very small cave running in to the cliff, situated close to the Skellies of Poiten.
SLAGDUFF Slagduff
Slagduff
Slagduff
Mr. John Cormack, Whinnyfold
Mr. Andrew Hay Whinnyfold
Mr. James Hay, Whinnyfold
040 This name applies to a very large rock, situated at the north end of the shore called Blackscrath.

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[Note relating to 'Skellyis of Poiten'] - Skellyis Rugged rocks (Jamieson)

[Note relating to 'Slagduff'] - Slag. a portion of any soft substance. (Jamieson)

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