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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
EILEANAN IASGAICH Eileanan Iasgaich
Illannashach
Fishing Islands
Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale
Mr Malcolm mcEachan Locboisdale
Johnston's Map
Admiralty Chart
057 This name is applied to three large islands in the inner part of Lochboisdale they are separated from the mainland of S [South] Uist by a narrow strait They are separated from one another only at High Water.The property of John Gordon Esqr. of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire
PABBAY Pabbay Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale Mr Malcolm McEachan Locboisdale
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
A. A Carmichael Esq.
A. Morrison
057 This name is applied to an Island of Considerable Size situated in the N. W [North West] of Lochboisdale, at High Water it is divided into a number of small islands, but at low water they are all accessible
BÀGH DUBH Bàgh Dubh Mr D McAskill Merchant Lochboisdale Mr Malcolm McEachan Locboisdale Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map A. A Carmichael Esq. A. Morrison 057 This name is applied to a small bay in the N [North] of Loch Boisdale it is situated in front of the Inn in its N E [North East] there is a pier It is the principal bay in the Loch Its signification id the "Black Bay." This bay is an important landing for Steamers etc. it has been treated as a bay worthy of Roman Capitals.

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County of Inverness -- Parish of South Uist

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Pabbay: This name has been typed on plans twice because in every sense there are two islands

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