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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SCHOOL [Raasay] | School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) |
A. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith Mr John McKinnon Crofter Acairseid-tioram, Rona |
019 | This is a Small School house for Boys & Girls one story high, thatched, and in fair repair. It is situated in the Northern end of the Island of Raasay, and opposite Caol Rona. It is entirely supported by a society of ladies in Edinburgh, and teaches only the first rudiments of education, the average attendance is 23 It is the property of W. Armitage Esqr. Raasay House |
GRIANA-SGEIR | Griana-sgeir | A. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith Mr. John McKinnon Crofter Acairseid-tioram, Rona |
019 | This name signifies "Sun Rock" & applies to a detached rock situated a short distance west of Eilean Fladday |
AN ROINN | An Roinn | A. Nicolson, Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] A. Galbraith Mr. John McKinnon Crofter Acairseid-tioram, Rona |
019 | This name Signifies the "Headland" and applies to a narrow point situated at the most northern extremity of the "Island of Fladda" |
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