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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burn of Huxter | Huxter Burn Burn of Huxter |
Laurence Laurenceson Symbister Mr Nicolson Postmaster Symbister Mr Lisk Isbister |
039.09; 039.02 | This is a small stream flowing out of Loch Huxter [and] falling into the sea at Vevdastack. |
| Huxter | Huxter | Laurence Laurenceson Symbister Mr Nicolson Postmaster Symbister Mr Lisk Isbister Valuation Roll Johnstons' Map |
039.09; 039.02 | This name applies to a small district situated near [the] south east end of Whalsay and about 1 mile east of [Symbister] There are 4 dwelling houses in the district, one story [high &] thatched. The property is under the Trustees of the late [Mr Bruce] of Symbister. |
| Veeda Stack | Veeda Stack | Laurence Laurenceson Symbister Mr Nicolson Postmaster Symbister Mr Lisk Isbister Mr James Leask Treawick |
039.09; 039.02 | This name applies to a small point of flat rocks running [out into the?] sea to the south east of Huxter and about a quarter [mile?] east of the east end of Loch Huxter |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 98.
County of Shetland
Parish of Whalsey
[Comment in Situation column reads]
Haug-setr the pasture of the cairn
or Hauk-setr from Hauk a hawk, & a man's name
Transcriber's notes
In the Descriptive Remarks for the name "Huxter" [Mr Bruce] taken from the description of the name "Treawick" on page 85.
Suspect the spelling of Mr Lisk in the Authorities should be Leask, as per the authority "James Leask" on this page.
Alterations to the spelling of the name "Veeda Stack" have been initialled "WF" [William Fraser c/a [civilian assistant]]
From different ink used the version of the name "Burn of Huxer" has been Re-submitted - this annotation being indicated in another name book.
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.