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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GROAY | Groay Groay Groay Isd [Island] Groay Group Croay Grotheidh |
Alexander Macdonald Portnalong, Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map Blacks Map Ainslies Map 1789 A.A. Carmichael Esq |
027 | This name is applied to an island about 3/4 of a mile in length & rather better than 1/4 mile wide. It is covered with good heathy pasture & situate in the Sound of Harris three miles southwest from the extreme point of "Renish Point" near Rodel. It belongs to the parish of Harris & to Mr. Stuart of Ensay, |
GOWSMAN | Gousman Gowsman Gowsman Gousban |
Alexander Macdonald Portnalong, Admiralty Chart Blacks Map Angus Shaw |
027 | Is a small island situate 55 chains South-west from "Groay" It belongs to the parish of Harris & the Earl of Dunmore. |
VATEM | Vatem Bhatam Vatem |
Alexander Macdonald Portnalong, A.A. Carmichael Esq Angus Shaw, Strond R. Morrison, Obe |
027 | Is a small island connected with the island of "Groay" at low water. No English meaning could be got for the above names. |
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