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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
FERRY [Kyle of Durness] Ferry
Ferry
Ferry
M. [Major] General Scobie, Keodale By Durness.
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Ross FC [Free Church] Manse
Mr Robert Sutherland Merchant Durness
005 This name applies to a public Ferry across the Kyle of Durness and the only means of Conveying passengers, Goods and Vehicles to Cape Wrath, as well as the whole district Known as the "Parph". When live stock are removed to or from the above district they are [taken] round the South end of the Kyle. The Charge for passengers [varies] in proportion to the number [ ] the highest being 6d & the lowest 2d. Dog Carts, Gigs etc. are Charged 5s/0d each & Carts 2s/6d each.
His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.

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County of Sutherland Parish of Durness


A.B. Coddington Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] 27 April 74 [1874]

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