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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOAY SOUND | Soay Sound Soay Sound Soay Sound Soay Sound |
Mr Murdo McAulay A. A. Carmichael Esqr Johnston's Map Black's Map |
010 | This name is applied to the channel of the sea between the mainland of North Harris and the small islands called Soay Beg & Soay More. The name signifies "Little strait". |
| SOAY MORE | Soay More Soay More Meikle Soay Meikle Soay |
Mr McAulay A. A. Carmichael Esqr Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map Black's Map |
010 | Is an island of about one mile in length & ¼ mile in width. It is covered with heathy pasture & supports a number of sheep. It is the property of E. H. Scott Esqr & situate in West Loch Tarbert about 2½ miles S. [South] E. [East] from Amhainnsuidhe and belongs to the Parish of Harris. |
| GLAS-SGEIR BHEAG | Glas-sgeir-Bheag Glas-sgeir-Bheag Glas Sgeir |
Mr McAulay AA Carmichael Esq Admiralty Chart |
010 | Is applied to a small high water rock situate near the coast immediately below Cliasamol Bay. Signification "Little Grey Rock|. |
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[Page] 151North Harris, Western Isles
County of Inverness
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