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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAILE MÒR | Baile Mòr Baile Mòr Baile Mòr |
Dougald McCormick Shian Archibald McDonald Postmaster, Iona John McDonald Ex Guide Iona |
104 | The principal collection of houses in the island of Iona, consisting of a single straight street on the shore of the Sound, and including under the name, the ruins of the Cathedral Church and Nunnery. It contains two Hotels and a beer-house - there are no spirit licenses granted to the island - an Established Church and School. There is also a Free Church on the island but it is more properly situated in Sligneach, although only a short distance from the village. Property of His Grace the Duke of Argyll. Eng [English] Meaning "Big Town" |
| ARGYLL HOTEL [Iona] | Argyll Hotel Argyll Hotel Argyll Hotel |
Dougald McCormick Shian Archibald McDonald Postmaster, Iona John McDonald Ex Guide Iona |
104 | A licensed beer house in the village of Baile Mòr. It is two stories in height, has ordinary accommodation for travellers, but no stabling attached. |
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[Page] 28Sheet 104, Plan 16, -- Island of Iona, -- Argyllshire
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