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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE BAY | Castle Bay Castle Bay Kiessimull Bay |
Mr R McLellan, Bayhirivah Mr. D. McRae. Postmaster, Barra Mr McDonald, Schoolmaster Castlebay Admiralty Chart Johnstons Map |
064 | This name is given to a large bay in the South end of the island of Barra; it afforded in its NE [North East part, good and safe anchorage for vessels, and is the chief resort of fish curers when prosecuting the herring fishing in spring |
| CASTLEBAY | Castlebay | Mr. R. McLellan Mr. D. McRae Mr. McDonald |
064 | This name applies to a small cultivated district & hamlet at South East end of the island of Barra. It is divided among several crofters. It is the property of J Gordon Esqr, of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire There is a school, Post Office & and Inn situated within its boundary. |
| ALLT A' GHLINNE | Allt a' Ghlinne | Mr R McLellan Mr D McRae A.A. Carmichael Esq |
064 | This name applies to a hill stream about two miles in length which rises about a mile north of Castlebay, when it falls eastward for about half it length when it abruptly turns to the South and enters the sea at the north east corner of Castle Bay. |
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