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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHESAY BAY | Rothesay Bay Rothesay Bay Rothesay Bay Rothesay Bay Rothesay Bay Bay of Rothesay |
Mr.Wilson, Town Clerk Map of Town Wilson's Guide Rothesay Fullarton's Gazetteer New Stat [Statistical] Account Old Stat [Statistical] Account |
204.06 | A fine Bay commencing between the points of Bogany and that of Ardbeg with the town and Harbour at its head. Its form is nearly of a crescent, and is screened all along with a gentle Slope and handsome Villas &c "It affords the finest anchorage in he West of Scotland" New Stat [Statistical] Account |
| QUAY [Rothesay] | Quay Quay Quay |
Mr. Wilson, Town Clerk Mr. Gillies Harbour Master Ticket boards of Regulations |
204.06 | A fine Quay on the north side of the Inner & Outer Harbour. On the South Side are 2 wooden sheds approriated as parcel offices and a waiting room for passengers also a draw bridge connecting a pier which separates the Inner and outer Harbours. The whole were erected in 1822 at a cost of ₤6500, one third of which was raised by subscriptions, and two thirds borrowed from the Exchequer. |
| INNER HARBOUR [Rothesay] | Inner Harbour | Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr Gillies Harbour Master Ticket boards of Regulations |
204.06 | A fine Quay on the north side of the Inner & Outer Harbour. On the South Side are 2 wooden sheds approriated as parcel offices and a waiting room for passengers also a draw bridge connecting a pier which separates the Inner and outer Harbours. The whole were erected in 1822 at a cost of ₤6500, one third of which was raised by subscriptions, and two thirds borrowed from the Exchequer. |
| OUTER HARBOUR [Rothesay] | Outer Harbour | Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr Gillies Harbour Master Ticket boards of Regulations |
204.06 | A fine Quay on the north side of the Inner & Outer Harbour. On the South Side are 2 wooden sheds approriated as parcel offices and a waiting room for passengers also a draw bridge connecting a pier which separates the Inner and outer Harbours. The whole were erected in 1822 at a cost of ₤6500, one third of which was raised by subscriptions, and two thirds borrowed from the Exchequer. |
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