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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRAIG NAM BAN | Carraig nam Ban Carraig nam Ban Carraig nam Ban Carraig nam Ban |
Alexander McMillan James Fletcher Colin McNeill Neil McGougan |
235 | A steep rocky point a short distance to the south East of Port na Doide used as a place for shipping horses. Sign. [Signification] "Rock of the Women" |
| PORT AN SGIATHAIN | Port nan Sgiathain "Port an Sgiathain", |
Alexander McMillan James Fletcher Colin McNeill Neil McGougan Port of the wing, or pinion. |
235 | A sandy bay on the coast about 15 chains south of Carraig nam Ban. Immediately to the west of this Bay is a large trap dyke upwards of 30 feet high near the centre. Sign [Signification] "Port or Creek of the Wing" See below [Initialled] R.H. |
| CREAG AN SGIATHAIN | Creag a' Sgiathan "Creag an Sgiathain", |
Alexander McMillan James Fletcher Colin McNeill Neil McGougan Gael: Ortho. [Gaelic Orthography] |
235 | A rough and bold broken face of whinstone running from Port nan Sgiathan northwards to Port na Doide. Sign [Signification] "Rock of the Wing" |
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