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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
EILEAN DEARG Eilean Dearg
Eilean Dearg
Mr A. McMaster, Keeper Airor
Rev [Reverend] John McLean Manse. Knoydart
091 Applies to a Small island Situated a Short distance from Shore in the Sound of Sleat. and in the Vicinity of "Torr na h-Innse" the Island is Visable at H. [High] Water. The Name Signifies the "Red Island"
EILEAN NA GAMHA Eilean na Gàmhua
Eilean na Gàmhua
Mr A McMaster.
Rev [Reverend] John McLean
091 Applies to a Small Island Situated between the Mainland and "Eilean Dearg" it is Similar to that described above, the Name Signifies "Island of the Stirk"
SANDAIG BAY Sandaig Bay
Sandaig Bay
Sandaig Bay
Mr A. McMaster
Mr. Matheson, Police Constable Inverie
Rev [Reverend] John McLean
091 Applies to a Bay Situated along the Coast of the "Sound of Sleat" at the place from which it derives its Name there is No Harbour or Pier but Vessels Come in Sometimes for Shelter.

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