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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLMS OF SPURNESS | Holms of Spurness Holms of Spurness Holms of Spurness |
Rev Matthew Fisher, Parish Minister Oliver Drever, farmer Quivals James Muir, farmer, Braeswick | 087 | Applies to three small islands lying south of "Spur Ness" about one half mile. They are all joined at low water by flat Rock's and stones. There is a house built on the centre isle and was occupied by kelp burners. but of late years the practice had been done away with and the house gone to Ruin. All the names on this list are the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour and "Trenabie". |
| THE KELL | The Kel | T. Traill Esq Papa Westray Captain Pottinger S.S. Orcadia North Sea Pilot |
087 | Applies to the passage between Spur Ness and Holms of Spurness. |
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