OS1/23/11/18
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SCARSA | Scarsa Scarsa Scarsa |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Moness Mr William Manson Rackwick | 111 | Applies to a place in the cliff through which there is an access to the "Old Man of Hoy" and is the principle pass used in reaching the "Old Man". |
STOURS KINORA | Stours Kinora Stours Kinora Stours Kinora |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Moness Mr William Manson Rackwick | 111 | A remarkable cavity on the coast situated between "Scarsa" & "Burn of Rebitea" and forms one of the principal features on the west coast of Hoy. |
TUAKS OF THE BOY | Tuacs of the Boy Tuacs of the Boy Tuacs of the Boy Tuaks of the Boy |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Moness Mr William Manson Rackwick Adopted |
111 | The name given to a small point adjacent to the "Old Man of Hoy" and only separated from it by a small narrow neck of loose stones. |
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