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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTASKAIG | Portaskaig Portaskaig Portaskaig |
Mr. Rhoden, Factor, Kiels House Mr. Duncan Blair, Postmaster &c. Mr. R. McCaskie Hotelkeeper |
198 | A small village consisting of a Post Office, shop, an hotel, with dwelling houses, outhouses and stores &c. situated 8 miles N.E. [North East] of Bridgend and at the termination of public road leading northwards from that place. There is a regular ferry across the Sound of Islay, from Portaskaig to Teolin [Faolin] Ferry, in Jura. The village is the property of K. Finlay Esq. of Dunlossit House. |
| HOTEL [Portaskaig] | Hotel Hotel Hotel |
Mr. Rhoden, Factor, Kiels House Mr. D. Blair, Postmaster Portaskaig Mr. R. McCaskie occupier |
198 | A large & substantial slated, two storey house, situated in the village of Portaskaig, used for the retail of Spirits, wines &c, and for the accommodation of travellers. The ferry & Posting are in connection with this house. It is the property of Kirkman Finlay Esq. of Dunlossit. |
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[Page] 122Parish of Killarrow & Kilmeny -- Islay, Argyllshire
[Signed] A. McDonald
Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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