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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
PORT NA MUIC Port na Muic
Port na Muic
Port na Muic
Benjamin Millar, Burigail,
Hugh Gunn, Latheronwheel,
James Gunn, Auchencraig.
039 A Small bay about midway betwixt the Burns of Forse & Latheron, Said to be so named from a whale having been caught in it. Sig: [Signification] "The Pigs Bay"
UAMH CRAIGE LÉITHE Uamh Creag Liath

Uamh Creag Liath
Benjamin Millar, Burigail,
Hugh Gunn, Latheronwheel,
James Gunn, Auchencraig.
039 Applies to a cave about 1/4 of a mile East from the above, where the cliff over hangs. Is the resort of Numerous Pigeons & seals.
Sig [Signification] "Cave of the Gray Rock"
HISHBERRY ROCK Hishberry RocK
Hishberry RocK
Hishberry RocK
Benjamin Millar, Burigail,
Hugh Gunn, Latheronwheel,
James Gunn, Auchencraig.
039 A large flat rocK a little beyond the above and isolated at high water,
CREAG LIATH Creag Liath
Creag Liath
Creag Liath
Benjamin Millar, Burigail,
Hugh Gunn, Latheronwheel,
James Gunn, Auchencraig.
039 A prominent high cliff about 150 feet high, to the west of "Hish berry RocK" so named from its white appearance.

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