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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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EILEAN NA GAOITHE | Eilean na Gaoithe | Mr. A. McAskill A A. Carmichael. Esq. |
032 | This name signifies "wind island", and is applied to a small island adjacent to the south shore of "Votersay". |
EILEAN NA CILLE | Eilean na Cille Eilean na Reilig Eilean na Cille |
Mr. A. McAskill A A. Carmichael. Esq. J Macdonald. Esqr. |
032 | Signifies "Funeral island", and is applied to a small island north of & connected with "Votersay" at low water, |
NARSTAY | Narstay Narstay Narstay Narstay Nearsteidh |
J Macdonald. Esqr. Admiralty Chart Black's Map Johnstons Map A.A. Carmichael Esqr. |
032 | Is applied to an island 16 chains in length, situate 1 1/4 miles N.E. [North East] from the north extremity of "Tahay". No English meaning could be ascertained for the name, It belongs to the Ph [Parish] of Harris & is the property of the Earl of Dunmore. |
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