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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAHAY | Tahay Tahay Tahay Tahay Tatheidh |
Angus McAskill, Ferryman, Portnalong Newton, by Lochmaddy. Admiralty Chart. Blacks Map. Johnston's Map. A.A. Carmichael Esqr. |
032 | This name is applied to an island fully 1/2 mile long & 1/2 mile broad, It is situate in the Sound of Harris 3/4 of a mile east from the extreme point or promontory called "Hoe Beg" and it belongs to the Ph [Parish] of Harris. The Earl of Dunmore is proprietor. |
| SURSAY | Sursay Surseidh |
Angus McAskill, Ferryman, Portnalong Newton, by Lochmaddy. Admiralty Chart Blacks Map Johnston's Map A.A. Carmichael Esqr. |
032 | Is applied to an island 37 chains by 32, situate north and adjacent to "Tahay" It belongs to the Ph [Parish] of Harris & is the property of the Earl of Dunmore. |
| VOTERSAY | Vottersay Vattersay Votersay |
Angus McAskill, Ferryman, Portnalong Newton, by Lochmaddy. Admiralty Chart Blacks Map Johnston's Map J macdonald Esqr. Factor |
032 | Is a narros island nearly 1/2 mile in length situated 1/2 mile to the west of £Sursay" & is also in Harris Ph [Parish] & is the propty [property] of the Earl of Dunmore. No English meaning could be ascertained for the above name. |
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[page] 271Parish of N. [North] Uist, -- County of Inverness
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