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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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HEISHIVAL MORE | Heishival Mòre | Mr A McLennan Mr A McDonald Johnston's Map A McLennan, Vatersay |
064 ; 066 | This name is given to the highest hill on Vatersay and is situated near the North-west end of that island, and about a quarter of a mile to the Northward of the East end of Bàgh Siar. It signifies |
SANDRAY | Sandray Sanndray Sanndray |
Roderick McKinnon, Shepherd Eilein Sandray, Barra Mr A. McDonald Mr. A. McLennan, Vatersay Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map Black's Map |
066 | This name is applied to an island about 1 1/2 miles in length by about one and a half in breadth, and of a circular shape, which is situated about a mile to the South of the South-east end of Vatersay. It is in the parish of Barra, and is covered rough grass affording good pasture for sheep. It is the property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Aberdeenshire |
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