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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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DUCK ISLAND | Duck Island Duck Island Duck Island |
Sir A. Agnew Bart [Baronet] John Porteous G. McHaffie Esqr. |
009 | [Situation] In the Southern part of Lochnaw Loch A Small Island in Lochnaw It is planted and is called Duck Island from flocks of wild [duck] which resort to it in Winter |
WELL ISLAND | Well Island Well Island Well Island |
Sir A. Agnew Bart. [Baronet] John Porteous G McHaffie Esqr. |
009 | [Situation] In the Southern part of Lochnaw Loch. A Small Island in Lochnaw [Loch] on which are a few large trees- Lochnaw Loch being drained [some] time since a well was discovered close to this Island hence [the] name |
SIR STAIR'S ISLAND | Sir Stair's Island Sir Stair's Island Sir Stair's Island |
Sir A. Agnew Bart. [Baronet] John Porteous G. McHaffie Esqr. |
009 | [Situation] on the Eastern side of Lochnaw Loch A considerable Island in [Lochnaw] Loch Planted chiefly [with] beech & Fir, the Island was [planted] by Sir Stair Agnew hence the [use] of the name |
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