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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAOLAS MHIC-AN-ATHAIR | Caolas Mhic-an Athair | Mr Alexander McMillan Tenant Garvard Mr A McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh Colonsay |
165 | Applies to a piece of the Atlantic Ocean, about ⅛ mile Square, which Separates "Eilean Ghurdmail" from "Eilean nan Eun"; Situated South of the first & North of the latter; English meaning:- Sound of the Son of the air |
| EILEAN NAN EUN | Eilean nan Eun | Mr Alexander McMillan Tenant Garvard Mr A McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh Colonsay |
165 | Applies to an Island, about ¼ mile in length by about ⅛in breadth;" all rocks except a Small portion of Rocky pasture in the Centre; & chiefly Covered at high -water. Situated about ½ mile S.W. [South West] from "Eilean Ghurdmail" & about ⅜ mile N.E. [North East] from "Sgeir Leathan" also in the Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay English meaning:- Island of the birds |
| SGEIR LEATHAN | Sgeir Leathan | Mr Alexander McMillan Tenant Garvard Mr a McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh Colonsay |
165 | Applies to a rock about ⅛ mile in length & nearly Covered at high-water: Situated about ⅜ mile S.W. [South West] from "Eilean nan Eun" & about the Same distance N.E. [North East] "Ceame Riobha" also in the Parish of Colonsay & Oronsay meaning:- Broad Rock |
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[Page] 126Island of Oronsay -- Ph [Parish] of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Argyllshire
[Signature] William Fraser C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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Eleanor Brown
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