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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLOC RUADH | Sloc Ruadh | Mr. P. McKenzie Mr. J. McIntyre A A Carmichael, Esq. |
060 | This name applies to a small creek on the south western coast of the island of Eriskay, and about half a mile South of Beinn Cr[a/s]kevig It signifies "Red Pit". |
| UAMH LICE RUAIDHE | Uamh Lice Ruaidhe | Mr P McKenzie Mr. J. McIntyre. A A Carmichael. Esq |
060 | This name is applied to a fissure in the rocks, forming a cave which extends underground for about 80 yards, which is situated at the sea coast near the South West end of the island of Eriskay, All high tides enter for a considerable distance, The rock which form its sides by mineral water flowing over them, from which the name is derived It signifies "Cave of the red flags" |
| HEINISH | Reinish Point Ru Hanish Rudh' Reìnis Heinish. |
Mr P McKenzie Mr. J. McIntyre Admiralty Chart A A Carmichael Esq A Morrison Pollachar J. Ferguson, Bornish. |
060 | This name is given a small headland on the West side of the island of Eriskay, and near its Southern end, The name is of obscure meaning, and supposed to be Scandinavian |
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[Page] 147County of Inverness -- Parish of South Uist, -- (Island of Eriskay) -- 6 Inch -- Sheet 60
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