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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
FAODHAIL NA DISE Faodhail na Dise Mr John McLean late Schoolmaster Carinish A. A. Carmichael Esq 039 This name applies to a ford in the strand between Carinish and Baleshare, it signifies "The Ford" and can be forded only at low water.
EILEAN NA MUILE Eilean na Muile Mr John McLean
A. A. Carmichael Esq
039 This name signifies "The Mill Island", and applies to a small pasture island situated in the strand between Carinish and Baleshare. Proprietor - Sir John P. Orde Bart [Baronet].
EILEAN NAN STEARNAIN Eilean nan Stearnain Mr John McLean
A. A. Carmichael Esq
039 This name signifies Island of the sea fowl: Stearnain is a species of the sea martin and applies to a small pasture island situated on the west side of the channel in the strand between Carinish and Baleshare. Proprietor - Sir John P. Orde Bart [Baronet].

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