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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CAOLAS AN EILEIN | Caolas an Eilein | Mr McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | The name is applied to a narrow channel at highwater which flows between the mainland and the island called Vallaquie Island. Signification "Sound of the island". There is a shepherds house situate here which is known by the same name. It is one storey and thatched. |
VALLAQUIE ISLAND | Vallaquie Island Valoquie Eilean Bhalacui |
Mr McDonald Admiralty Chart A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | A good sized island covered chiefly with pasture and situate 30 chains south from Loch Maddy Pier. The English meaning is obscure. |
CAM-ARD-MOR | Camaird Camart Cam-ard-Mor |
Mr McDonald Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map A. A. Carmichael Esq Mr I. McLean |
035 | Is applied to a headland situate north and adjacent to Vallaquie Island. Signification "Big crooked island". |
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