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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOUR [Burn of Reisgill] | Harbour Harbour Harbour |
John Sutherland, Lybster, John Gunn Lybster John Sutherland Invershore |
033 | This Harbour is situated at the mouth of "Burn of Reisgill" South west below Lybster. It was built about 1830 by John Sinclair Esq. of Lybster, who was then propr [proprietor] accomodating about 200 Boats during the fishing season. The usual Compliment is about 140, Is the next fishing station in size to Wick in the County x x It has a good stone Pier and Quay the latter on both sides, the former about 100 yards in length. Somewhat narrow at entrance, and therefore difficult to get into in a storm. No Trade of any Consequence, a few schooners, import, Coal, lime & salt. &c. export for the Baltic &c. Herrings. which Contributes the principal fishing on the Coast. |
| LYBSTER BAY | Lybster Bay Lybster Bay Lybster Bay |
J. Sutherland. J. Gunn. J. Sutherland. |
033 | A small Bay opposite the Harbour, seldom used for anchorage. extending from the mouth of "Cove Gairbhe" to "Ceann Grianachd" |
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