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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEINN A TUATH | Ben Tua Ben Ghaode Beinn a' Thuath Beinn a Tuath |
Neil McIntyre, Howbeg Admiralty Chart Johnston & Black's Map A A Carmichael Esq S. MacKenzie. D. Beaton A Steel |
This name signifies "N. [North] Hill", and applies to a circular shaped hill of no great height situated a little to the West of "Uisinish Light house", property of John Gordon, Esquire. | |
| USINISH | Rhu Uiisinish Teochdach Ruisinish Tascach Ru Ushenish Rudh' Huisnis |
Neil McIntyre, Howbeg. Admiralty Chart Black's Map Johnston's MapAinslie's Map 1789 A. A. Carmichael Esq D. BeatonS. Steel S. McKenzie Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1875 p. [page] 797 New Stat. [Statistical] Account p [page] 183 Val. Valuation roll 1868-9 p. [page] 102 See p [page] 17 Harris Name Book. |
051 | This name is given to a large headland, on which the Light House is situated. It is a bold, rocky headland projecting considerably into the Minsh off the General Coast line, property of John Gordon, Esquire, Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire |
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