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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NESS OF GAIRSAY | Ness of Gairsay | Major Calder, Shapinshay Peter Foubister, farmer, Gairsay John Bichan, crofter |
096 | Applies to the south-eastern point of the island of Gairsay which forms the Hen of Gairsay on the east side of Millburn Bay. |
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Holm of Boray Holm of Boray Bora Holm Bora Holm Borrey Boray Holm Major Calder, Shapinshay Peter Foubister, farmer, Gairsay John Bichan, crofter Handbook to the Orkneys Ad[miralty] Chart Col. Balfour of Balfour Castle Adopted A small island on the south side of Gairsay 1/2 mile south of the entrance to Millburn Bay. It is in the parish of Evie & Rendall, and property of Colonel D. Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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