Volume contents
- 1 - Whalsey , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Whalsey , page 10
- 20 - Whalsey , page 20
- 30 - Whalsey , page 30
- 40 - Whalsey , page 40
- 50 - Whalsey , page 50
- 60 - Whalsey , page 60
- 70 - Whalsey , page 70
- 80 - Whalsey , page 80
- 90 - Whalsey , page 90
- 100 - Whalsey , page 100
- 108 - Whalsey , page 108 (end)
- 109 - Whalsey , list of prorietors
- 110 - Whalsey , title page
- 111 - Whalsey , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Netlar | Easter Netlar | Mr Nicolson Mr Laurenson Mr T Bruce |
032.14; 032.01 | This name applies to a small bay a short distance south of the Inner Holm of Skaw |
| Inner Holm of Skaw | Inna Holm of Skaw Inner Holm of Skaw |
Mr Nicolson Postmaster Whalsay Laurence Laurenceson Whalsay Thomas Bruce Skaw |
032.14; 032.01 | This name applies to a small island situated about one mile north west of Skawtaing and only divided from Whalsay Island by a very narrow channel at low-water. Propts. [proprietors] The Trustees of the Late Mr Bruce of Symbister |
| Skaw Taing | Skawtaing Skaw Taing |
Mr Nicolson Mr Laurenson Mr T Bruce Admiralty Chart Johnstons Map |
032.14; 032.01 | This name applies to the most eastern point of the island of Whalsay. It is about five miles from the islands known as Out Skerries |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 19
Island of Whalsey - Shetland ...............................Parish of Whalsey
[sheet 32 Plan 15 Trace 1]
[side note] Inni, Inner Holm, a grassy islet
[side note] skaga-tangi = tongue of the promontory
Ordnance Survey - Shetland county, OS Name Books - Shetland county - Volume 26 - Parish of Whalsey, OS1/31/26
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Whalsey.
Ordnance Survey - Shetland county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Shetland, which is in the north of Scotland.