OS1/33/11/58
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RABBIT ISLANDS | Rabbit Islands Rabbit Islands |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr John Macpherson |
008; 017 | This name applies to two large Islands, Situated in the North Sea, just outside of the ''Kyle of Tongue'' they are Covered with rough grassy pasture, but are not inhabited. |
| NATURAL ARCH [Sgeir an Oir] | Natural Arch (2 places) Natural Arch (2 places) |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr John Macpherson |
008 | This name Applies to a Natural Arch formed by the action of the Sea through ''Sgeir an Oir'' Extending from E. [East] to West, it is about 19 feet high by 35 feet broad, and at Every tide the water pours through it with a noise like the rumbling of distant Thunder. (This description applies to Each Arch Seperately) |
| SKERRAY MAINS | Skerray Mains Skerray Mains Skerray Mains |
Rev [Reverend] J.M. Joass Mr John Macpherson Mr Telford, Tenant |
008 | This name Applies to a Moderate Sized Farmhouse with Suitable Offices adjacent Situated adjacent to the East End of the District of Skerray, the dwelling house and Offices are all one Storey high, the former Slated the others thatched, All in fair repair the property of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland |
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