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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNNET BAY | Dunnet Bay | Revd [Reverend] Mr Jolly Ph [Parish] Minister of Dunnet Mr R. Campbell Schoolmaster, Dunnet Mr John Cairncross Thurso |
006 | An imaginary line drawn from Clairdon Head to Dunnet Head wd [would] define the limits of Dunnet Bay - ''It forms a deep indentation somewhat in the shape of an oblong, and runs down towards the south east for the space of nearly four miles Its breadth across is about two miles and it is completely land-locked on the south side by the low rocky shores of Castlehill and Murkle And on the north or Dunnet side by a lofty wall of precipices - It is a beautiful inlet but still a very dangerous one, when the wind blows right down from the northwest - When roused by a heavy westerly gale, they bay, from the tumultuous agitation and magnitude of the breakers, presents a sublime spectacle. The Huge, long white crested billows, lashed into fury by the storm, seem to chase each other: and as they hurry on towards the beach, burst with astounding force - the broken surge churned into foam rushing up along the sand with the speed of a racehorse, and then rushing back again as rapidly as if sucked down again by the raging flood - Here and there a few Gulls, perhaps in quest of prey, may be seen vainly struggling with the blast, while from all sides of the bay is heard one continued roar like that of the loudest thunder'' Vide - Calder's History of Caithness - Pages. 22 & 23 |
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[Page] 92Ph [Parish] of Dunnet -- County of Sutherland
[Signed] George Hobson, C.A [Civilian Assistant]
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