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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CALLAM MORE | Callam More Calm Mhor |
Mr E. McDonald Mr J. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Is applied to a good sized island situate in Lochmaddy adjacent to the coast 1/2 mile north west from Sponish House. It belongs to the parish of North Uist. |
LONACHAN | Lonachan An Lonachan | Mr E. McDonald Mr J. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Is an island at low water, it is situate west and adjacent to the above island [Callam More]. Signification the "Pasture". |
EILEAN NAN LION | Eilean nan Lion | Mr E. McDonald Mr J. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | This name signifies "Island of the nets" and is applied to a small island at the west end of Keallasay Beg and connected with that island at low water. |
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[Page] 126Parish of N. [North] Uist -- Co. [County] Inverness
Transcriber's notes
Given that "Mr E. McDonald" and "Mr J. McDonald" have been written in identical longhand writing, it is reasonable to assume that the ensuing "ditto" on this page should be interpreted as meaning both of themTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Colin Macca
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