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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCHAN NAM BREAC PEATAIR Lochan nam Breac Peatair Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick
A A Carmichael Esqr
050 This name is applied to two small fresh water lochs, situated about 3/4 of a mile to the East of Harrsal and at the Western base of a small hill called Na Craggan. The meaning of the name is obcure.
VORRAN ISLAND Warren Island
Eilean Mhóirean
Werran Island
Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick
Admiralty chart
A. A. Carmichael. Esq
Johnston's Map
Rev. [Reverend] A. McDonald, The Manse, Kiltarlity,Beaulty N. B. [North Britain]
050 This name is given to a small island, situated on a very prominent point of shingle and rock, about half a mile from high water mark , West of Croich na Faolinn, on the West of the West coast of this island. It means"Marion's Island"
CEANN NA DOIRLINN Cean na Doirlinn Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick
A A Carmichael Esq
050 This is a low point of land on the West coast of theis island, situated about two miles South of the parish church at Howmore. The name "The Head or Point Betwixt"
CRÒICHD NA FAOILINN Croich na Faoilinn Mr Neil McIntyre
Mr McCormick
Rev. [Reverend] A. McDonald, The Manse, Kiltarlity,Beaulty N. B. [North Britain]
050 Applies to a bay situated to the West of Loch a' Mhóire

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County of Inverness -- Parish of South Uist

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