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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRIMINISH POINT | Griminish Point Budha Dubh Ghrimonis |
Donald McVicar Balmartin North Uist Admiralty Chart Black's Map A. A. Carmichael Esq |
029 | This name is applied to the most north westerly point of the island. It is very rough and rocky and almost separate from the mainland by natural arches. It is 3 3/4 miles in a northerly direction from the parish Church of Kilmuir. Signification "Griminish Black point". |
| GEO BRAODAIG | Geo Braodaig | Donald McVicar Balmartin, North Uist A. A. Carmichael Esq |
029 | Is a narrow creek on the north shore of the above point [Griminish Point]. Sgnification "Wife of Otter's [remainder cut off at margin]". |
| BAGH BLAASKIE | Bagh Loisgh Bagh Blaaskie |
Donald McVicar Balmartin, North Uist A. A. Carmichael Esq J. Macdonald Esq |
029 | Is a small rocky bay situated between Griminish Point and the point called Blaaskie. Signification "Blaoaskie bay". |
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Transcriber's notes
The last word/s has/have been cut off at the margin, at the end of 'Description remarks' for the place name Geo Braodaig.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Colin Macca
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