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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BARESTACK [Ailsa Craig] Barestack
Barestack
Mungo Guthrie A high precipitous, dark coloured rock - the most elevated portion of the cliff - Its formation and the the entire absence of vegetation on its face have probably originated the name.
THE EAGLE'S SEAT [Ailsa Craig] The Eagle's Seat
The Eagle's Seat
Mungo Guthrie An eagles nest on Barestack. The circumstance of an eagle building on the island is considered as remarkable that though the eyry has long since been destroyed the name is still retained.
SWINE CAVE [Ailsa Craig] Swine Cave
Swine Cave
Mungo Guthrie A large cave at the N.[North] extremity of Barestack - Origin of name unknown.

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Ailsa Craig Parish of Dailly

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