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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG GEO | Long Geo | J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter G Sutherland P.Master Longhope Charles Sinclair Farmer Skerp |
122 | A narrow creek, Situated about 3/8 of a mile S east of Melesetter and on the north Side of "Moodies Eddy" |
| MOODIES EDDY | Moodies Eddy | J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter G Sutherland P. Master Longhope Charles Sinclair Farmer Skerp | 122 | Applies to a small Bay Situated about 1/4 of a mile South of Melsetter, and about the same distance west of "Wither Hill" This Bay is called after the name of the old prorietors of Melsetter, Ships frequently put in here when going through the Pentland when its powerful current is not in their favour |
| OLD HEAD | Old Head | J.G.M Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] of Melsetter G. Sutherland P.Master Longhope Charles Sinclair Farmer Skerp | 122 | Applies to a bold rocky headland facing the Pentland firth and about 1/4 of a mile South of Melsetter, and immediately west of "Moodies Eddy". On the property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr [Esquire] of Melsetter. |
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