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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEAN SIORRUIDH | Eilean Siorruidh Eternal Island |
Mr A. McDonald Mr A. McAulay A. A. Carmichael Esq Creagorry Benbecula by Lochmaddy Admiralty Chart |
037 | This name signifies "Ever or Eternal" and applies to a small island situated nearly a fourth of a mile south-east of "Monach Lighthouse" property of Sir John Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
| SHILLAY | Shillay | Mr A. McDonald Mr A. McAulay Admiralty Chart Black's Map Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1875 p.796 |
037 | This name applies to a small island on which is situated the lighthouse known as "Monach", in the Anglicised form, this name is known as "Shillay", and the name "Monach" is applicable to the whole group consisting of six great and smnall, although each has a distinct name of its own, property of Sir John Orde. It belongs to the parish of North Uist. Shillay is supposed to have been the only Island of the Group known as "Monach (= Monk) Island" there having been one time on it a Monastery, or supposed to be such, all traces of which have disappeared. All the islands of the group were, and still are by many of the people of the Islands & district, called "Heisker". But there being an Island called "Haskeir" some 12 or 14 miles to the north of this group, the name Monach Islands has gradually come into use as more easily distinguished from the other Island Haskeir than the name Heisker is. |
| STROMAY | Stromay | Mr A. McDonald Mr A. McAulay | 037 | This name applies to a small island situated at the north western extremity Ceamelar property of Sir John Orde. |
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[Page] 5County of Inverness -- Monach Isles -- Parish of North Uist
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