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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAMH NAN DAOINE | Uamh nan Daoine Uamh nan Daoine Uamh nan Daoine |
Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith Mr A. Nicolson Mr John McKinnon |
019 | This name applies to a large fissure in rocks on the North West shore of Eilean Fladdar, where about five years ago, the boddie, of some drowned sailors were found, - from which circumstance & it receives its name. It is a gaelic name which means "men" of the caves" |
| CAOL FLADDAY | Caol Fladday Caol Fladday Caol Fladday |
Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith Mr A. Nicolson Mr John McKinnon |
019 | This name is applied to a narrow Kyle which seperates island Fladda from Raasay. It is bare at one spot for a short time only at low water It is an anglicised name. |
| BEINN NA H-IOLAIRE | Beinn na h-Iolaire Beinn na h-Iolaire Beinn na h-Iolaire |
Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith Mr A. Nicolson Mr John McKinnon |
019 | This name is given to the the chief and boldest pasture on the northern part of Raasay island, it is about two miles south of the Kyle of Rona and opposite to the island of Fladda, It is a gaelic name which signifies "Eagle: Hill" It is on the estate of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
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