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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURRAY | Burray Burray Burray Burray Burray |
Revd W. Guelph McFie B.A. Burray Revd W.B. Melville, U.P. Minister Revd W. Cleghorn, Baptist Minister Handbook to the Orkney Islands Andrew Gold Esq. factor Kirkwall |
120 | Applies to a large island situated between Holm, and South Ronaldsay; and ferry boats may be had at times (weather permitting) to both places, The farms are well cultivated, the soil is made productive through the yearly application of sea-weed, which is to be had on the island throughout the winter and spring. Herring manure is used also to a great extent as a fertiliser. Fully half the population are engaged in herring fishing. It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. R. Hawkins S.R.E. |
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