OS1/2/53/155
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORSAY BEAG | Torsay Beag Torsay Beag Torsay Beag |
J. Bell Torsay Hector McInnes Cuan Lachlan McLachlan Blackmillbay |
129 | A small island at the south west end of Torsay island. It is separated from Luing Island by a very narrow Channel, part of which is dry at Low water. On the north east it is connected with Torsay by an embankment a few feet wide. |
| TORSAY ISLAND | Torsay Island Torsay Island Torsay Island |
James Bett Esq Easdale J. Bell Tenant Hector McInnes Cuan |
129 | An island lying between the mainland and Luing island, about a mile north west of Degnish Point. It is upwards of a mile in length by about 1/2 a mile in breadth & the greater part is under crop. The property of Earl Bredalbane. It consists of a portion of the mainland and a group of Islands five of which are inhabited vz. [viz] Seil Luing, Easdale Torsay etc.. New Stat [Statistical] Account." |
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[Page] 155Sheet 129 Argyllshire
Transcriber's notes
TORS AY ISLAND was the prepopulated entry: the Name Book, the Index and Sheet 129 all have "Torsay" and I have changed it accordinglyTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
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