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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUCHENCAIRN BAY | David McMinn Fergus Graham Name Book 51B Ainslies Map |
052 | A beautiful Bay in the neighbourhood of Auchencairn village from which it takes its name, it is about 2 miles long and 1 broad. At low water this bay presents an uninterupted bed of smooth sand, which is so dry and firm that horse races have been holden on it vessels of Small craft May load and unload in Any part of it, on the west side is a capacious natural basin called Balcary Bay (a free port) where vessels of burden may lie in safety from every storm The whole presents good Anchorage |
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