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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOTTA [parish] | Flotta Flotta Flotta Flotta Flotta Flotta Flotta Flotta Flotta Flota Flota Flota Flota Flota Flota Flota Flota Flotay |
Andrew Gold Esq Grainbank By Kirkwall Mr John Ross, Farmer, Bow, Flotta Mr James Barnet, Farmer, Pow, Flotta Stat a/c of Scotland Oliver & Boyds Edinburgh Almanac Peaces Orkney & Shetland Directory Peaces Map of Orkney The Orkney & Shetland Guide & Directory Andersons Guide to the Highlands John A. Bruce Sheriff Clerk Orkney Barrys Orkney Islands A.D. 1805 Philips' County Atlas of Scotland Imp Gazeteer of Scotland Ad Chart Johnstons Map of Orkney North Sea Pilot Robertsons Gaelic [] of Scotland Barrys Orkney Islands A.D. 1805 |
119 | Flotta, a parish comprehending the inhabited islands of Flotta, Fara, Switha, Calf of Flotta, & Risa. It lies wholly between Scapa Flow on the north, Pentland Firth on the south, Sound of Hoxa on the east, & Cantick Sound, Long Hope, & the island of Hoy on the west. The Island of Flotta lies nearly equal distances from the nearest part of South Ronaldsay on the east, and the nearest part of the island of Hoy on the west. There is no detached part of this parish locally situated within the boundary of any other parish nor is there any part of any other parish locally situated within the boundary of this one. It contains about 3706 Statute acres. |
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