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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Ness | Blacks Ness Blacks Ness |
L T N Garriock Esqr Mr Smith J. Irvine Kirkasetter |
056.02 | This name is given to a small headland situated in the S [South] Eastern Extremity of the Village of Scalloway- at this headland there has been built a very substantial pier on this pier there has been built an extensive fish curing establishment The property of George Hay Esqr Lerwick |
| Scalloway | Scalloway Scalloway Scalloway |
L. T. N. Garriock Esqr. Mr Smith Mr Anderson Johnston's Map. Admiralty Chart. Valuation roll Orkney & Shetland Guide 1878. Fullertons Gazatteer. Descriptive and Historical Shetland by Cowie. |
056.02 | this name is given to a Village situated on a bay or harbour & small headland in the SE [South East] of the parish of Tingwall and about 3 miles due S [South] of the parish church. it is also distance west of Lerrwick about 6 miles. The dwellings are situated in a straggling manner along the said bay on the whole they are neat and in fair repair. Fish curing is the only industry which is carried on in rather an extensive way - There is a Post Office & Telegraph Office Situated in the Blackness Portion of the Village, letters arrive at 8 am and depart at 3.30 The propritors are various. |
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