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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CORRAN ARD A' BHORAIN Corran Ard a' Bhorain Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
030 Is applied to a narrow bank of sand, formed by the sea, running from the south shore of Ard a' Bhorain in the direction of Orinsay island. Signification "The bent height bank".
TRAIGH EAR Sollas Strand
Traigh Shollais
Traigh-Ear
Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
J. Macdonald Esq Factor North Uist
030 Signifies "Sollas strand" and is applied to an extensive sandy beach north east of Sollas [addendum - "signifies East strand"]
TRAIGH IAR Valish Strand
Traigh Iar
Traigh Bhaillis
Mr John Morrison
J. Macdonald Esq
A. A. Carmichael Esq
030 Is applied to a sandy beach south west from the point called Valish. Signification "Valish strand".

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