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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN SCRIEN | Beinn na Sgrithin Ben Scrien |
Mr P McKenzie Crofter. Parkanan, Island of Eriskay Mr J. McIntyre, Acarsaid Mhor Island of Eriskay A A Carmichael [Esq] Johnston's Map Black's Map A Morrison Pollachar. |
060 ; 061 | This name is applied to a very conspicuous hill, near the North end of the island of Eriskay, It is entirely covered with rough grass, and is conoidal in shape, The name is supposed to be Scandinavian, and is pronounced Ben Scrien It is on the estate of J Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire, |
| LOCH CRAKAVAIG | Loch Crakavaig | Mr P McKenzie Mr J McIntyre Crofter Acarsaid Mhor A Morrison Pollachar |
060 | This name is applied to a small fresh-water loch, situated about half a mile south of Beinn Sgreadhan, and near the middle of the island of Eriskay. It signifies "Loch of the small Herbs" |
| NA PAIRCEANAN | Na Pairceanan | Mr P McKenzie Crofter Pairceanan Mr. J. McIntyre A A Carmichael [Esq] |
060 | This name applies to a small cultivated strath, a portion of the island of Eriskay, and towards its Southern end, It is the J. Gordon, Esqr Cluny Castle, and Signifies "The Parks Fields" |
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[Page] 146County of Inverness -- Parish of South Uist, -- Island of Eriskay -- Sheet 60.
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