OS1/2/65/98
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUBH EILEAN | Dubh Eilean | Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh Colonsay Mr M. McNeil Gamekeeper Colonsay Mr N McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay |
165 | Applies to a rocky piece of land, about three quarters of a mile in length by about ⅛th in breadth; formed into an island at highwater by a narrow channel which Separates it from the Island of Oronsay; & is Situated on the South of Port nan Long, also in the Parish of Jura & Colonsay: English meaning:- Black Island |
| EILEAN NAN UAN | Eilean nan Uan | Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh Colonsay Mr M. McNeil Gamekeeper Colonsay Mr N McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay |
165 | A Rodky piece of Land, formed into an island at highwater; Situated on the South Side of Dubh Eilean, also west of Poll nan Ròn: And is in the Parish of Jura & Colonsay. meaning:- Island of the lambs |
| POLL NAN RON | Poll nan Ròn | Mr Hugh Buie Shepherd Bonaveh Colonsay Mr M. McNeil Gamekeeper Colonsay Mr N McNeil Farmer Garvard Colonsay |
165 | A small Creek Situated at the east end of Eilean nan Uan, also a quarter of a mile South of the east end of Port nan Long: meaning:- Pool of the Seals |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 98Island of Oronsay -- Ph [Parish] of Colonsay & Oronsay -- Argyllshire
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Eleanor Brown
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