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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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