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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAC NA BANARAICH | Leac na Banaraich | Mr P McKenzie Mr James McIntyre |
060 | This name applies to the most Southern point of the Island of Eriskay, opposite the island Staedh, The meaning is "Ledge of the Milkmaid" |
| BEN STACK | Ben Stack Beinn Stac |
Mr P McKenzie Mr James McIntyre Admiralty Chart Black's Map Johnston's Map A A Carmichael Esq |
060 | This name is given to a considerable sized hill at the Southern end of the island of Eriskay being on of the two chief hills on this island It is entirely covered with heather The name is said to be Scandinavian |
| ACAIRSEID MHÒR | Acairseid Mhòr Big Harbour Acherstyrore Acarsaig Mhor |
Mr. P. McKenzie Mr. J. McIntyre Admiralty Chart Black & Johnsston's Maps A A Carmichael Esqr |
060 ; 061 | This name is given to a salt water loch on the East side of Eriskay island and within about one mile of its Southern end, The loch is about 3/4 of a mile in length, and about a quarter in breadth, It means "Large Harbour" |
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[Page] 149County of Inverness -- Parish of South Uist, -- (Island of Eriskay)
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