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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SCARTAN BAY Scartan Bay
Scartan Bay
Scartan Bay
Scartan Bay
W. B. Swanson Esqr. St Margaret's Hope
James Thomson, Merchant Quoys
Patrick E Reid, Principal Lightkeeper,
Andrew Gold, Factor, Kirkwall
127 A small bay on the east side of Muckle Skerry situated immediately northwest of "Scartan Point" and about 1/8 of a mile south of Saltwater Geo.
SCARTAN POINT Scarton Point
Scarton Point
Scarton Point
Andrew Gold, Factor, Kirkwall
James Thomson, Merchant, Quoys
Patrick E. Reid, Principal Lightkeeper, Pentland Skerries.
127 A rocky point on the east side of "Muckle Skerry" Immediately East of "Scarton Bay" and about 1/4 of a mile northwest of "The Kettle", The property of The Commissioners of Northern Lights.
PARLIAMENT SQUARE Parliament Square
Parliament Square
Parliament Square
Andrew Gold, Factor, Kirkwall
James Thomson, Merchant Quoys
Patrick E Reid, Principal Lightkeeper, Pentland Skerries
127 A peculiar square space at foot of cliff by which it is surrounded except on the side facing the sea. It is situated on "Scartan Point". The property of The Commissioners of Northern Lights.

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Parish of South Ronaldshay
South Ronaldshay, Orkney

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Alexander Fraser
CA [Civilian Assistant]

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