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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEAN FLADDAY | Eilean Fladday Eilean Fladday Eilean Fladday |
Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith, F.C. [Free Church] Manse Raasay Mr Angus Nicolson, Schoolmaster Raasay Mr John McKinnon |
019 | This name is applied to a small island about, a mile and a half in length, which is situated on the West side of Raasay, and about a mile from its Northern point. The meaning of the name is obscure, and has therefore been Anglicised. With the exception of a few acres of cultivated land at its Southern end, the island is covered with heather. It is the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House. |
| LOCH MÒR | Loch Mòr Loch Mòr Loch Mòr |
Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith Mr A. Nicolson Mr John McKinnon |
019 | This name is given to a small loch in the middle of Eilean Fladda. It is a fresh-water loch, and is very irregular in shaped. It means "Surge Loch |
| GARBH BHEIRT | Garbh Bheirt Garbh Bheirt Garbh Bheirt |
Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith Mr Angus Nicolson, Mr John McKinnon |
019 | This name applies to a small rocky point of land which forms the extreme Southern end of Eilean Fladda. It is gaelic and which signifies "Rough Loom" |
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