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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINGAY | Lingay Lingay Lingay Lingay Lingay Lingaidh |
Alexander Macdonald Boatman Portnalong North Uist Johnston's Map. Admiralty Chart Blacks Map. Ainslie's Map 1789 A.A. Carmichael Esqr. |
027 | This name is applied to an island 28 chains by 22 chains & situate one fourth mile east from "Groay". It is covered with heathy pasture, belongs to Harris parish and the property of Mr Stuart of Ensay, Sound of Harris. |
| GILSAY | Gilsay Gilsay Gilsay Gillisay Gulisay Giliseidh |
Alexander Macdonald Boatman Portnalong North Uist Admiralty Chart Blacks Map. Johnston's Map. Ainslie's Map 1789 A.A. Carmichael Esqr. |
027 | Is an island 45 chains in length & situate one half mile north from "Lingay". It also belongs to Ph [Parish] of Harris & Mr Stuart of Ensay. |
| DÙN-AARIN | Dùn-aarin Dùn Aruin Dinairne Airne Dun-aarin Dun-aarin Dunairne |
Alexander Macdonald Boatman Portnalong North Uist A.A. Carmichael Esqr. Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map Angus Shaw, Strond K. Morrison. Obe Blacks Map |
027 | Is a small but very prominent island in the Sound of Harris one half mile north from "Gilsay". It is covered with good grass & belongs to the parish of Harris & the Earl of Dunmore. |
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[page] 257Parish of Harris -- Co. [County] of Inverness.
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