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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OROSAY | Oronsay Ornsey Oronsaaa Island Oronsa Island Oronsay Orosay |
Mr John Ferguson Mason N. Boisdale Mr Carmichael Johnston's Map Black's Map Admiralty Chart A Morrison Pollachar & general usage in Barra and the southern portion of South Uist |
057 | This name is applied to a Small prominent Island on the S.W. of the Island of South Uist. It is situate about three fourths of a mile to the West of the districts of North and South Boisdale; it is only detached from the mainland at extreme tides its connection is by a short & sandy Isthmus The property of John Gordon Esqr of Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
Continued entries/extra info
[Inserted beneath list of spellings:]This name assumes the various forms of Oronsay, Ornsay, Orosay and Orasay in different districts. All islands of this name are connected by the main at low tide.
Transcriber's notes
The original spelling Ornsay in the first column, and a variant no longer legible, have been scored out in red ink and marked "By order. John T Stoban [Cu] 21 Aug 77". The authorities list has also been revised in red ink.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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