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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAODHAIL SHIVINISH | Faodhail Shivinish Faodhail Shibhimis |
Mr A McDonald Mr A McAulay A A Carmichael Esqr |
037 | This name applies to a sandy beach between the Islands of Shivinish and Ceann Iar. The property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
| HEISKER | Heisker | A McDonald A McAulay Valuation Roll 1868-9 p. 106 |
037 | This name is applied to the larger Island of the group of Islands lying to the north west of North Uist known as Heisker or Monach Islands. At high water it becomes two islands: the name Ceann Ear = east head being applied to its eastern extremity, and Ceann Iar (= west head) to its western extremity [and Shivinish to its central portion]. Locally the whole of the group, excepting Shillay, is frequently called "Heisker". The property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
| SHIVINISH | Shivinish Sibhinnis Shevenish |
A McDonald A McAulay A A Carmichael Esqr Admiralty Chart |
037 | This name applies to the central part of Heisker situated in the group known as the Monach Islands. The property of Sir J. P. Orde Bart [Baronet]. |
| FAODHAIL A' CHINN EAR | Faodhail a' Chinn Ear | A McDonald A McAulay A A Carmichael |
037 | This name signifies the east end or head crossing or ford and is applied to a channel between the Islands of Heisker and Shivinish. It dries at half ebb and continues so till half flow. |
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