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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENBECULA | Benbecula | Mr James MacMillan Admiralty Chart Black's Map Johnston's Map Ainslie''s Map 1789 Valuation Roll 1868-9 New Statisticla Account p [page] 182 Olivers & Boyd's Almanac p. [page] 668] "1875" Fullarton's Parliamentary Gazeteer Vol. [Volume] 2 p. [page] 783 A Carmichael Esq Creagorry J Macdonals esq FactorGeneral Usage D. Beaton Loch-skiportJ J McSweyn J. Macdonald esq, Factor |
046;044;045;047 | This name is applied to a large island, situated in the parish of South Uist on the South Side. There is a great number of islands lying to the east and adjacent to this island. There is two public houses in it one on the North side, and one on the South. There is a branch of the City of Glasgow Bank near the Public house on the South side. There are also three schools on this island. The West & South Side of this island is nearly all cultivated whilst the Eastern portion is a track of moorland - Proprietor John Gordon Esqr. Cluny Castle - |
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[Page] 25Ph. [Parish] South Uist -- County Inverness
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