Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLM BAY | Holm Bay Holm Bay Holm Bay |
Mr. John Thom, Portrye Mr. James Crawford Figgatoch Mr. James Cochrane Ballochmartin |
216.02 | This is a Small Bay South of Ladys Bay it takes its name from a piece of land which joins the Bay called The Holm. |
| THE HOLM | The Holm The Holm The Holm |
Mr. John Thom, Portrye Mr. James Crawford Figgatoch Mr. James Cochran Ballochmartin |
216.02 | This is a piece of flat ground adjoining Holm Bay. On this piece of ground, is a Cairn which the Inhabitants say was raised over the bodies of some of the Northmen Slain at The Battle of Largs. |
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Ordnance Survey - Bute county, OS Name Books - Bute county - Volume 1 - Parish of Cumbrae, OS1/6/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Cumbrae.
Ordnance Survey - Bute 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 Bute, which is in the west of Scotland.