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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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NA BIORAGAN | Na Bioragan (The Tusks) |
Hugh McKay, Melvich William Sinclair, Port Skerry Hugh Morrison, Melvich |
011 | A numer of sharp pointed rocks on the foreshore a short distance west of where the Halladale River Enters the Sea |
GEODH STÒIR | Geodh Stòir (Steep cliff goe) |
Hugh McKay, Melvich William Sinclair, Port Skerry Hugh Morrison, Melvich |
011 | A round shaped Goe with precipitous cliffs - about 7 chains East of 'Na Bioragan'. |
LEAC CHAILEIN | Leac Cailean (Colin's stone) |
Hugh McKay, Melvich William Sinclair, Port Skerry Hugh Morrison, Melvich |
011 | A large flat rock - part of the fore shore - a few chains East of Geodh Stoir - A Man named Colin is said to have been drowned here - hence the name |
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[Page] 109Ph. [Parish] of Reay -- Co. [County] of Sutherland
Geodh Stòir [Note]
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