Shetland, Volume 09

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/31/9/1 Dunrossness Dunrossness 064; 066; Authorised & described in 1/2500 Name Book of this parish.
OS1/31/9/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland.
OS1/31/9/2 [Page] 2 [Blank page]
OS1/31/9/3 The Kame The Kame Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 a very prominent toung of land about 1/4 of a mile in length Situated about 3/4 of a mile north of "The Fitful Head" and about 2 miles S. [South] west of "Loch Spiggie.
OS1/31/9/3 Hats of Bergilee Hats of Bergilee Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 applies to a part of very bold and high cliff a short distance north of The Kame on the east side of the Bay of Wick of Shunni.
OS1/31/9/3 Bergilee Berg-i-lee Bergalie Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes Sir R Sibbald 1711 064.03 ; 064.06 applies to the top of cliff immediately east of 'Hats of Bergilie' about 1/4 of a mile east of 'The Kame,'
OS1/31/9/3 [Page] 3 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] A Davidson c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/4 Orcas Orcas Revd [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 applies to the north and east head of the Berg-i-lic cliff about 1/2 mile north east of The Kame.
OS1/31/9/4 Shunni Shunni Revd [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 applies to a part of cliff on the east side of the Bay of "Wick of Shunni," and about 1/2 mile South of the promontory of 'Land Villa'
OS1/31/9/4 Geo of Barkhoulland Geo of Barkhouland Geo of Barkhoulland Revd [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes Re-Submitted 064.03 ; 064.06 A small creek in the east side of 'Wick of Shunni' are a short distance n. [north] west of Shunni and about 1/2 mile north east of 'The Kame.'
OS1/31/9/4 [Page] 4 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] A Davidson c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/5 Seavillas Sea Villas Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 A rocky Island immediately of the Promontory of 'Land Villa,' at the the north east corner of wick of Shunni" about 1/2 miles n. [north] east of Fitful Head
OS1/31/9/5 Landvillas Land Villas Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 applies to a high rocky Promontory forming the extreme north east head of 'wick of Shunni," and about 1 1/2 miles north east of "Fitful Head" and about 1 1/2 miles South west of Loch Spiggie
OS1/31/9/5 Back Green Back Green Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 applies to a very Steep Green Slope immediately north of the Promontory of 'Land Villa,' and about 1 1/2 miles north west of Loch Spiggie
OS1/31/9/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] A Davidson c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/6 Seltsti Seltsti Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 Applies to a part of cliff situated on the east side of wick of Shunni and about 3/4 of a mile north east of "The Kame," and about 1/4 of a mile South west of the Promontory of 'Lana Villa,'
OS1/31/9/6 Wick of Shunni Wick of Shunni Revd. William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 A large rocky Bay on the west of the mainland of Shetland about one mile north of "Fitful Head" extending from the South from the head of "The Nive To the Promontory of Land Villa on the north.
OS1/31/9/6 Black Skerry Black Skerry Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 a large rock situated 1/4 of a mile west of the Promontory of Lana Villa and about 1 1/2 miles north of 'Fitful Head', and 1/2 mile South of Grey Noup."
OS1/31/9/6 [Page] 6 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] A Davidson c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/7 Red Noup Red Noup Revd. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness, John Isbister, Factor, Grutness, John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes, 064.03 ; 064.06 applies to a part of cliff on the S. [South] west side of the headland of "Grey Noup and immediately N. [North] west of "South Geo of Noss" 1/4 of a mile N [North] west of the dwelling houses of "Noss,"
OS1/31/9/7 North Geo of Noss North Geo of Noss Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 A long and narrow Creek about 1/4 of a mile north west of the dwelling houses of "Noss" and about 3/4 of a mile South west of Loch Spiggie
OS1/31/9/7 Blue Geo Blue Geo Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 a small Creek immediately South of the North Geo of Noss" and about 1/8 of a mile N [North] east of the headland of Grey Noup and about 1/4 of a mile due west of the dwelling houses of "Noss,"
OS1/31/9/7 [Page] 7 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] A Davidson c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/8 South Geo of Noss South Geo of Noss Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 A Creek or small Bay immediately west of the dwelling houses of Noss and about 1/2 a mile north of the Promontory of "Land Villa.
OS1/31/9/8 Grey Noup Grey Noup Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 a very bold and rocky headland about 1/4 of a mile west of the dwelling houses of Noss and about 1 1/2 miles North east of "The Nive,"
OS1/31/9/8 [Page] 8 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] A Davidson c.a [civilian assistant] [Entry Scored Out] Scarfi Taing
OS1/31/9/9 Scarfi Taing Scarfi Taing Scarfi Taing Scarfi Taing Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.06 Applies to a point of low water Rocks between the promontory of Land Villa and the Grey Noup about 1/4 of a mile west of the dwelling houses of Noss.
OS1/31/9/9 [Page] 9 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] John Durran Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/31/9/10 [Page] 10 [Blank page]
OS1/31/9/11 Cloki Stack Clockie Stack Cloki Stack Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes Re-submitted 064.03 ; 064.06 A high rocky Promontory Situated about 1/2 mile west by north of Loch Spiggie and one mile north of the dwelling houses of Noss,"
OS1/31/9/11 [Page] 11 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] A. Davidson c a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/12 Corbie Geo Corbie Geo Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 A Small Creek immediately north of the "North Geo of Noss," and about 1/2 mile north by west of the dwelling houses of "Noss." and about the same distance North by east of "Grey Noup,"
OS1/31/9/12 Whale Geo Whale Geo Revd. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness John Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 a narrow Creek or Inlet about 1/4 of a mile north of "Corbie Geo" and about 1 mile South west of "Loch Spiggie," It has evidently taken its name from the fact, of whales being caught at Some period in this Geo,
OS1/31/9/12 Stack of Whalegeo Stack of Whale Geo Revd [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness John Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer Brakes 064.03 ; 064.06 a tall rocky Pillar situated on the north entrance to "Whale Geo" and about 1/2 mile South of Clockie Stack
OS1/31/9/12 [Page] 12 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] A. Davidson c a [civilian assistant] [note] 64 2 T [Trace] 4N S 1 L
OS1/31/9/13 Colsay Colsay 064.03 For authorities and descriptive remarks See 1/2500 plan 65/5 Trace 1
OS1/31/9/13 South Head of Colsay South Head of Colsay Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Sinclair Moncrieff Spiggie Robert Henderson South Scousburgh 064.03 A promontory forming the South west end of Isle of Colsay and situate about 1/4 mile west of Wart of Colsay.
OS1/31/9/13 Red Stane Red Stane Revd [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Sinclair Moncrieff Spiggie Robert Henderson South Scousburgh 064.03 A Small rocky island immediately north east of Black Skerry and South of South Head of Colsay
OS1/31/9/13 [Page] 13 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland Copied from plan 65/5 Trace 4 George Dallas C/a [Civilian assistant] South Head of Colsay [note] plan 65/5 Trace 1 Copied from 65/5 Trace 1
OS1/31/9/14 Black Skerry Black Skerry Revd. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Sinclair Moncrieff Spiggie Robert Henderson South Scousburgh 064.03 A rocky island lying a short distance off the extreme South west point of Isle of Colsay and about 1/4 mile South west of wart of Colsay
OS1/31/9/14 Longa Berg Longa Berg Revd [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossneess Lawrence Lawrenson Ireland James Goudie Fairyknowe 064.03 A promontory Situate about 1/4 mile north west of Sweyn Holm and about 1/4 mile South west of Ships Cove.
OS1/31/9/14 The Nev The Nev The Nev The Nev Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, factor, Grutness John Johnston, farmer, Brakes 064.06 A bold, rocky headland, forming the north point of Fitful Head and situate about 1/2 mile north of Thief's House
OS1/31/9/14 [Page] 14 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland Copied from 65/5 trace & 65/1 Trace & 66, Trace George Dallas C/a [Civilain assistant]
OS1/31/9/15 Muckle Sound Muckle Sound 064.03 Authorized & described in 65/5, trace 4
OS1/31/9/15 Fora Ness Fora Ness 064.03 ; 064.06 Authorized & described in 65/9, trace 1
OS1/31/9/15 Windy Stacks Windy Stacks 064.06 Authorized & described in Sheet 66, trace 3
OS1/31/9/15 Muckle Holm Muckle Holm 064.03 Authorized & described in 6 Inch Name Book for Sheet 61
OS1/31/9/15 [Page] 15 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland
OS1/31/9/16 [Page] 16 [Blank page]
OS1/31/9/17 Red Burn Red Burn 066.03 Authorized and described in 67/1, trace 4.
OS1/31/9/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] Robert Watson C/a. [Civilian assistant] [Entry Scored Out] Hoemill Stanes [note] Cancelled
OS1/31/9/18 Northri Gill Northery Gill Northery Gill Northery Gill Northri Gill Rev. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 A green hollow situate 1/2 mile east of Thiefs House and 1/4 mile south of Moethill.
OS1/31/9/18 Scarf Hole Scarf Hole Scarf Hole Scarf Hole Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A small creek about 1/4 mile east of The Nive and about 1/8 mile north east of Runie of Vaadsgill.
OS1/31/9/18 [Page] 18 Parish of Dunrossness -- County of Shetland [Signed] Robert M Watso c/a [civilian assistant] [Entry Scored Out] Moerhill Geo [note] Cancelled
OS1/31/9/19 Bilma Stanes Billmastones Billmastones Billmastones Bilma Stanes Rev. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 Applies to stoney flat on rocky slope on S.E. [South East] end of Siggar Ness and 1/4 mile S.W. [South West] of Craggie Lee
OS1/31/9/19 Siggar Ness Siggar Ness Siggar Ness Siggar Ness Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor. Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 Applies to a promontory situate at S. [South] end of Fitful Head & 1 3/4 miles S.W. [South West] of Quendale
OS1/31/9/19 Ripack Stack Ripack Stack Ripack Stack Ripack Stack Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister. Factor, Grutness John Johnston. Brakes. 066.03 Small high rocky promontory Situate on S.W. [South West] end of Siggar Ness & 1/8 mile N. [North] of Billmastones
OS1/31/9/19 [Page] 19 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A S. Gordon c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/20 The Roo The Ru The Ru The Ru The Roo Rev: William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor. Grutness John Johnston. Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 High Rocky island situate immediately W. [West] of Broci Stack and about 1/5 mile S.W. [South West] of Siggar Ness
OS1/31/9/20 Muckle Hallitie Muckle Hallitie Muckle Hallitie Muckle Hallitie Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston. Brakes 066.03 High rocky promontory situate about 1/8 mile W [West] of SiggaThe Ru
OS1/31/9/20 [Page] 20 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A. S. Gordon c/a [civilian assistant] [Entry Scored Out] Broki Stack [note] cancelled
OS1/31/9/21 Green Pund of Fogla Green Pund of Foglass Green Pund of Foglass Green Pund of Fogla Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 A green flat on Fitful Head situate about 1/8 mile north of Meadow of Moeth and about 1/8 mile north east of Finnies Grey.
OS1/31/9/21 Geo Muller Roo Geo Muller Ru Geo Muller Ru Geo Muller Ru Geo Muller Roo Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness. Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 A green flat immediately west of Green Pund of Foglass and 1/8 mile north of Finnies Grey.
OS1/31/9/21 Geo of Bruntlee Geo of Brunt Lee. Geo of Brunt Lee. Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A creek situate about 1/8 mile west of Thief's House and 1/8 mile north of Geo Muller Ru.
OS1/31/9/21 [Page] 21 Parish of Dunrossness --Shetland [Signed] Robert H. Watson C.a. [Civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/22 Ord Skerries Ord Skerries Ord Skerries Ord Skerries Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 Applies to three rocky islands nearly 1/4 mile north of Geo of Brunt Lee and about 1/4 mile west of Thiefs House.
OS1/31/9/22 Scantips Scantips Scantips Scantips Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A high part of the cliff, a short distance north of Green Pund of Foglass and about 1/4 mile south of Thief's House.
OS1/31/9/22 Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitful Head Fitfell Head Fitwalls Head Corrie's Shetland Imperial Gazetteer Stat a/c [Statistical account] of Scotland. Rev. [ Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer Brakes North Sea Pilot Admiralty Chart (Large Scale) Johnstons Map of Shetland Sir R Sibbald 1711 Brand 1703 066.03 A large precipitous headland on the west coast of Shetland about 25 miles south from Lerwick and 4 miles north of Sumburgh Head. The most southern point of the mainland. It is made famous by Sir Walter Scott's "Pirate" as the supposed residence of "Norna of Fitful Head."
OS1/31/9/22 [Page] 22 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] P. Dougherty Corpl R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/31/9/23 Stack of Whaleswick Stack of Whall's Wick Stack of Whall's Wick Stack of Whaleswick Rev: [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston, Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 Rocky pillar situated at S. [South] end of Whalls Wick and 1/8 mile W. [West] of Luckie Munny's Nest
OS1/31/9/23 Whales Wick Whales Wick Whales Wick Whales Wick Rev [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Brake 066.03 Applies to a small bay situate 1/4 mile N.W. [North West] of Siggar Ness and 1/2 mile S.W. [South West] of Safedale
OS1/31/9/23 [Page] 23 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A. S. Gordon c/a [civilian assistant] [Entry Scored Out] Sandy Hole [note] Cancelled Cancel There is no room to write it
OS1/31/9/24 Little Hallitie Little Hallitie Little Hallitie Little Hallitie Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister. Factor Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 Small rocky island situate immediately W. [West] of Muckle Hallity and 1/8 mile N [North] of The Ru
OS1/31/9/24 Stack of Baronsgeo Stack of Barons Geo Stack of Barons Geo Stack of Barons Geo Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 Small rocky island at N. [North] end of Muckle Hallity and about 1/8 mile S.W. [South West] of Whalls Wick.
OS1/31/9/24 Luckie Munnys Nest Luckie Munnys Nest Lucky Munnys Nest Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 Applies to a small green flat ? cliff situate on N. side of Siggar Ness and 1/8 mile S.E. [South East] of Whalls Wick
OS1/31/9/24 [Page] 24 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A. S. Gordon c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/24 Word lost in fold - refer to P.O.
OS1/31/9/25 Long Skerry Long Skerry Long Skerry Long Skerry Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister. Factor. Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 Small rocky island situate a short distance S.E. [South East] of Billmastones and 1/4 mile S.W. [South West] of Craggie Lee
OS1/31/9/25 Broad Stack Broad Stack Broad Stack Broad Stack Broad Stack Broad Stack Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister. Factor Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 High rocky island situate 1/8 mile S. [South] of Siggar Ness and about 1/8 mile West of Long Skerry
OS1/31/9/25 Round Stack Round Stack Round Stack Round Stack Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister. Factor Grutness John Johnston. Brakes 066.03 High rocky island situate about 1/8 mile S. [South] of Siggar Ness and immediately N. [North] of Broad Stack
OS1/31/9/25 [Page] 25 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A. S. Gordon c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/26 Geo of Bruntlee Geo of Brunt Lee Geo of Brunt Lee Geo of Brunt Lee Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston. Brakes 066.03 Small bay on W. [West] side of Brunt Lee and a short distance N. [North] of Stack Brunt Lee
OS1/31/9/26 Scarfi Tang Scarfi Tang Scarfi Tang Scarfi Tang Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston. Brakes 066.03 Small promontory or point of rocks situate 1/8 mile S.W. [South West] of Brunt Lee & about 1/4 mile E. [East] of Sigger Ness
OS1/31/9/26 Crogalic Croggie Lee Croggie Lee Croggie Lee Crogalie Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 Small sandy bay 1/4 mile E. [East] of Siggar Ness and 1/2 mile S. of Safedale
OS1/31/9/26 [Page] 26 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A. S. Gordon C a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/27 Swart Skerry Swart Skerry Swart Skerry Swart Skerry Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor. Grutness John Johnston. Brakes 066.03 Small rocky island situate 1/4 mile S. [South] of Brunt Lee and about 3/8 mile E. [East of Billmastones.
OS1/31/9/27 Sef Dale Safedale Safedale Safedale Sef Dale Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister. Factor. Grutness John Johnston Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 Applies to a small glen Situate on E. [East] side of Fitful Head and about 1 mile W [West] of Quendale.
OS1/31/9/27 Brunt Lee Brunt Lee Brunt Lee Brunt Lee Rev: [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 Small flat on steep slope situate about 3/8 mile E. [East] of Siggar Ness and 1/2 mile S. [South] of Safedale
OS1/31/9/27 [Page] 27 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A. S. Gordon C a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/28 Little Noup Little Noup Little Noup Little Noup Rev: [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor. Grutness John Johnston. Brakes 066.03 Applies to a high part of cliff situate 1/2 mile E. [East] of Siggar Ness & 1/2 mile S. [South] of Safedale
OS1/31/9/28 Muckle Noup Big Noup Big Noup Big Noup Muckle Noup Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston. Brakes Re-submitted 066.03 High part of cliff 1/2 mile E. [East] of Siggar Ness and a short distance S.W. [South West] of Little Noup
OS1/31/9/28 Stack of Bruntlee Stack of Bruntlee Stack of Bruntlee Stack of Bruntlee Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor. Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 High rocky pillatr situate 3/8 mile E. [East] of Siggar Ness and immediately S. [South] of Brunt Lee
OS1/31/9/28 [Page] 28 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A. S. Gordon C/a [Civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/29 Windy Stacks Windy Stacks Windy Stacks Windy Stacks Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A hill top situate about 1/2 mile east of Runie os Vaadsgill and about 3/4 mile north east of Thiefs House.
OS1/31/9/29 Riven Burn Riven Burn Riven Burn Riven Burn Rev. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A small mountain stream rising about 1/2 mile south east of Thiefs House and flowing in a northeasterly directions through Northery Gill.
OS1/31/9/29 [Page] 29 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] Robert M. Watson C./a. [Civilian assistant] [Entry Scored Out] Moethill [note] Cancelled Doubtful
OS1/31/9/30 Outer Sillock Outer Sillock Outer Sillock Outer Sillock Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A part of the coast cliff on the north end of Fitful Head and situate directly west of Yonigrund.
OS1/31/9/30 Runick of Vaddsgill Runick of Vaddsgill Runick of Vaddsgill Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A narrow chasm situate between Yonigrund and Yuxness and about 1/2 mile north of Thiefs House.
OS1/31/9/30 [Page] 30 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] Robert M. Watson C./a [Civilian assistant] [Entry Scored Out] The Nev
OS1/31/9/31 Yuxness Yuxness Yuxness Yuxness Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A green flat lying west of Rushy Cups and about 1/4 mile north east of Ord Skerries.
OS1/31/9/31 Yonigrund Yonigrund Yonigrund Yonigrund Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A green flat on the north end of Fitful Head and about 1/2 mile north of Thiefs House.
OS1/31/9/31 The Ords The Ords The Ords The Ords Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A broken cliff situate north west of Thiefs House and a short distance east of Ord Skerries
OS1/31/9/31 [Page] 31 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] Rober M. Watson C./a. [Civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/32 Thief's House Thief's House Thief's House Thief's House Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A Cave situated near the north end of Fitful Head and midways between Yuxness and Scantips. The situation and surroundings opf this cave leave little doubt that it is the place described by Sir Walter Scott in his romance of "Pirate" as the residence of "Norna of "Fitful Head." Sir Walter however had evidently made a mistake in stating that a Picts House at one time existed here as there can be no doubt that the hollow flat above the cave is one of natural formation. The cave is easy of access but having filled up there is little left to reward the Tourist for his [labour?]
OS1/31/9/32 Green Pund Green Pund Green Pund Green Pund Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes 066.03 A green hollow close to "Thiefs House and about 1/4 mile north of Scantips.
OS1/31/9/32 Rushy Cups Rushy Cups Rushy Cups Rushy Cups Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness John Johnston Farmer, Brakes Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness 066.03 A hillside about 1/4 mile north of Thiefs House and about the same distance east of Ord Skerries.
OS1/31/9/32 [Page] 32 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] Rober M. Watson C./a. [Civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/33 The Punds The Punds The Punds The Punds Rev. [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 Apllies to a part of the clkiff situate a short distance W. [West] of Mansie Garricks Hole and about 1/4 mile N. [North] of Whalls Wick
OS1/31/9/33 [Page] 33 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A S. Gordon C/a [Civilian assistant] [Entries Scored Out] Meadoe Of Moeth [note] Cancelled [] Flruies Grey
OS1/31/9/34 Barons Geo Barons Geo Barons Geo Barons Geo Rev: [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor. Grutness John Johnston. Brakes 066.03 Small bay at N [North] end of Muckle Hallity and a short distance S [South] of Sandy Hole
OS1/31/9/34 Long Geo Long Geo Long Geo Long Geo Rev: [Reverend] William Brand. Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor. Grutness John Johnston Brakes 066.03 Small creek immediately E [East] of Muckle Hallity and a short distance N. [North] of Broci Stack.
OS1/31/9/34 Manse Garrick's Hole Manse Garrick's Hole Manse Garrick's Hole Manse Garrick's Hole Rev: [Reverend] William Brand Dunrossness Robert Isbister Factor. Grutness John Johnston. Brakes 066.03 A small hollow situate 1/4 mile W. [West] of Safedale and about 3/8 mile N. [North] of Siggar Ness
OS1/31/9/34 [Page] 34 Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland [Signed] A. S. Gordon c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/31/9/35 [Page] 35 [Signed] J C MacPherson Captn E [Captain Engineers] 14 Nov. [November] 1878. Names of Principal Proprietors John Bruce, junr., [junior] Esq., Sumburgh, Dunrossness by Lerwick manages the property for his father, see below Andrew J. Grierson, Esq., Quendale, by Lerwick The Tutors & Curators of William A. Bruce, Esq., of Symbister per William Irvine Esqr. Lerwick John Bruce Esq. of Sumburgh, Sand Lodge, Lerwick
OS1/31/9/36 [Page] 36 [Volume] 9 OS1/31/9 [Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M S STORE 20 APR. [APRIL] 1897 SOUTHAMPTON 6 Inch NAME BOOK of the Parish of DUNROSSNESS SHETLAND. Sheets 64 & 66
OS1/31/9/37 [Page] 37 (Name Book) INDEX Name of objects -- sheet -- page Back Green -- 64 -- 5 Barons Geo -- 66 -- 34 Bergilee -- 64 -- 3 Bilma Stanes -- 66 -- 19 Black Skerry -- 64 -- 6 Black Skerry -- 64 -- 14 Blue Geo -- 66 -- 7 Broad Stack -- 66 -- 25 Brunt Lee -- 66 -- 27 Cloki Stack -- 64 -- 11 Colsay -- 64 -- 13 Corbie Geo -- 64 -- 12 Crogalie -- 66 -- 26 Fitful Head -- 66 -- 22 Fora Ness -- 64 -- 15 Geo Muller Roo -- 66 -- 21 Geo of Barkhoulland -- 64 -- 4 Geo of Bruntlee -- 66 -- 21 Geo of Bruntlee -- 66 -- 26 Green Pund -- 66 -- 32 Green Pund of Fogla -- 66 -- 21 Grey Noup -- 64 -- 8 Hats of Bergilee -- 64 -- 3 Landvillas -- 64 -- 5 List of Proprietors Names -- -- 35 Little Hallitie -- 66 -- 24 Little Noup -- 66 -- 28 Longa Berg -- 64 -- 14 Long Geo -- 66 -- 34 Long Skerry -- 66 -- 25 Luckie Munnys Nest -- 66 -- 24 Mansie Garrick's Hole -- 66 -- 34 Muckle Hallitie -- 66 -- 20 Muckle Holm -- 64 -- 15 Muckle Noup -- 66 -- 28 Muckle Sound -- 64 -- 15 North Geo of Noss -- 64 -- 7 Northri Gill -- 66 -- 18
OS1/31/9/38 [Page] 38 (Name Book) INDEX Name of objects -- sheet -- page Orcas --64 -- 4 Ord Skerries -- 66 -- 22 Outer Sillock -- 66 -- 30 Red Burn -- 66 -- 17 Red Noup -- 64 -- 7 Red Stane -- 64 -- 13 Ripack Stack -- 66 -- 19 Riven Burn -- 66 -- 29 Round Stack -- 66 -- 25 Runick of Vaadsgill -- 66 -- 30 Rushy Cups -- 66 -- 32 Scarf Hole -- 66 -- 18 Scarfi Taing -- 64 -- 9 Scarfi Taing -- 66 -- 26 Scantips -- 66 -- 22 Seavillas -- 64 -- 5 Sef Dale -- 66 -- 27 Seltsti -- 64 -- 6 Shunni -- 64 -- 4 Siggar Ness -- 66 -- 19 South Geo of Noss -- 64 -- 8 South Head of Colsay -- 64 -- 13 Stack of Baronsgeo -- 66 -- 24 Stack of Bruntlee -- 66 -- 28 Stack of Whalegoe -- 64 -- 12 Stack of Whaleswick -- 66 -- 23 Swart Skerry -- 66 -- 27 Thief's House -- 66 -- 32 The Kame -- 64 -- 3 The Nev -- 64 -- 14 The Ords -- 66 -- 31 The Punds -- 66 -- 33 The Roo -- 66 -- 20 Whale Geo -- 64 -- 12 Whale Wick -- 66 -- 23 Wick of Shunni -- 64 -- 6 Windy Stacks -- 64 -- 15 Windy Stacks -- 66 -- 29 Yonigrund -- 66 -- 31 Yuxness -- 66 -- 31