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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUALANN | Gualann Guallann Shoulder A Ghuala Ghualann |
Mr James MacMillan Merchant Benbecula Admiralty Chart Johnstons Map AA Carmichael Esq. |
046 | Meaning "Shoulder" and is applied to a long & narrow island stretching from near the North-west corner of South Uist, to within ¼ of a mile of "Corran", a point of land in Benbecula. Proprietor John Gordon, Esq. |
| HESTAMUL | Hestamul Hestamol Lochdrach Hestamol Nachdrach Hestumal Upper Hestimal Lower Hestimal |
Mr James MacMillan AA Carmichael, Esq. Admiralty Chart Admiralty Chart Blacks Map Johnstons Map Johnstons Map |
046 | Meaning obscure and is applied to a small group of islands lying a short distance to the west of Creagorry. Proprietor John Gordon Esq. Cluny Castle |
| EILEAN NIGHEAN NAN ORAN | Eilean Nighean nan Oran | Mr James MacMillan AA Carmichael Esq. |
046 | Meaning "The song island" and is applied to a small pasture island, situated at the south-east end of the islands known as Hestumul, also near Creagorry Inn. Proprietor John Gordon, Esq. Cluny Castle |
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