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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGEIREAN FADA | Sgeirean Fada | Mr M McNeil Gamekeeper Colonsay Mr N. McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh |
165 | Applies to Six detached rocks, a portion of the Southernmost is visible at high water; Situated in the Sea, about one mile N.W. [North West] from Oronsay Farm; also a quarter of a mile N.W. [North West] from Leac Bhuidhe: and is in the parish of Colonsay & Oronsay meaning:- Long Rocks |
| LEAC BHUIDHE | Leac Bhuidhe | Mr M McNeil gamekeeper Colonsay Mr N. McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh |
165 | A long flat Rock adjoining the west Side of Eilean Mhucaig & Stretching westward for about half a mile: In the Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay English meaning:- Yellow flat Rock |
| ABHUINN A' CHUIRN | Abhuinn a' Chùirn | Mr M McNeil Gamekeeper Colonsay Mr N. McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh |
165 | A narrow arm of the Sea, the east end of which is Situated on the North Side of Eilean a' Chùirn, & Stretching westward for a mile & a quarter joining the open sea meaning:- River of the Cairn |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 100Island of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Ph [Parish] of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Argyllshire
[Signature] William Fraser
Note (Roman Capitals) is written beneath Abhuinn a' Chùirn.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Eleanor Brown
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