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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRA | Barra Barra Barra Barra Barra Barra Barra Barra Barray |
Val [Valuation] Roll 1868.9 Johnston's Map Black's Map Ainslie's Map. 1789 Fullertons Gazetteer Oliver & Boyd's Almanack Admiralty Chart Islets of Britaine by Walter Cooper Dendy New Statistical Account |
064 | A large island of the Hebrides Group, which is situated a few miles S.W. [South West] off the mainland of South Uist. The name Barra applies only to this island which is co-estensive with the mainland, all the other small islands are simply part of the Ph. [Parish] of Barra. It is now the Property of Mrs Gordon relict of the late John Gordon Esq. Cluny Castle Aberdeen. |
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