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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SCOLPEG BAY | Scolpeg Bay Bagh Scolpaig |
Donald McVicar Balmartin North Uist Admiralty Chart J. Macdonald Esq A. A. Carmichael Esq |
029 | This name is applied to a small bay 1/2 mile south east from Griminish Point. Signification "Scolpeg bay". |
EILEAN BAILAVARKISH | Eilean Bailavarkish | Donald McVicar Balmartin North Uist | 029 | Signifies "Barkishtown island" and is applied to an island on the south west side of the above described bay [Scolpeg Bay]. |
GEO DUBH BEAG | Geo Dubh Beag | Donald McVicar Balmartin North Uist | 029 | Signifies "Little black creek" and is applied to a narrow precipitous creek near Scolpeg Bay and on the north shore of the bay. |
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