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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
RUDHA RUADH Rudha Ruadh
Rudha Ruadh
Rudha Ruadh
Mr William Torrie, Teacher, Port Charlotte,
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore
Mr Donald McArthur, Fisherman Portnahaven
217 A rough point of rock jutting into the sea at the north side of Rudha na Faing. Property of Charles Morrison, Esqr of Islay. Meaning "Russet Point"
EILEAN A' BHALLAIST Eilean a' Bhallaist
Eilean a' Bhallaist
Eilean a' Bhallaist
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore
Mr William Torrie, Teacher, Port Charlotte
Mr Donald McArthur, Fisherman, Portnahaven
217 A small rocky island on the east side of, and close to Rudha Ruadh. Property of Charles Morrison Esqr of Islay- Meaning "Island of the Ballast" It is situated in this parish.
GEÒDH FUAR Geòdh Fuar
Geòdh Fuar
Geòdh Fuar
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore
Mr William Torrie, Teacher, Port Charlotte
Mr Donald McArthur, Fisherman
217 A small narrow creek partly separating Eilean a' Bhallaist from the mailnland. Meaning "Cold Creek"

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Parish of Kilchoman, Islay, Argyllshire.
[Signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]

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