OS1/28/19/77
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE AKIN | Kyle Akin Kyle Akin Kyle Akin Kyle Akin |
Revd [Reverend] J. Macpherson Mr Duncan Macrae Mr Alexander Macrae Name on Mile Stone on Co [County] Road |
122 | This name applies to a Strait of the ocean situated between the Mainland of the Co [County] Ross and the Isle of Skye. There is a lighthouse for Mariners guidance situated near its Entrance which will be found described Elsewhere. |
| EILEAN BÀN | Eilean Bàn Eilean Bàn |
Revd [Reverend] J. Macpherson Mr Duncan Macrae |
122 | This name Signifying the "White Island" is Applied to a large island Situated in Kyle Akin, on the W. [West] End of which is Situated the Lighthouse mentioned above together with the Keepers dwellings Vegetable garden &c &c. The only water Available on the Island is that of Rain Water caught in a tank. The property of A. Matheson Esqr. M.P. [Member of Parliament] |
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[Page] 77County of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Lochalsh
Kyle Akin
Note The Extent of this Strait could not be
well defined on Trace as regards length
but name has been inserted in centre as
nearly as possible. William. S.M.
[signed]
William S. Murray
2nd Corp. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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