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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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EILEAN NAN TIGHEAN | Eilean nan Tighean | Mr E. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | A small island situate 280 yards west from Lochmaddy Pier, it is connected with the mainland and is the property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. The name signifies "Island of the houses". |
RUDHA A' CHOIRE | Rudh a' Choire | Mr E. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Is applied to a point on the shore of Loch Maddy and on which the [Lochmaddy] Inn is situate. The name signifies "The Kettle point". |
KERSIVAY | Kersivay Cearsavhagh |
Mr E. McDonald J. McDonald [Macdonald] Esq Factor A. A. Carmichael Esq |
Is applied to a district of chiefly arable land, embracing an Inn, a temperance hotel, Lochmaddy Pier, and several dwelling houses. Sir J. P. Orde is proprietor. The name signifies "Bend in the bay". |
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