Little Cumbrae was recorded as "Litill Comeray" in 1515Johnston, p. 93 and later in that century as "Cumbray of the Dais".Munro (1961) p. 48, quoting the Sibbald Manuscript of Monro (1549) In modern Gaelic these the island is known as Cumaradh Beag.Mac an Tàilleir p. 36 In former times it was also known as Lesser or Wee Cumbrae.
Little Cumbrae was recorded as "Litill Comeray" in 1515Johnston, p 93 and later in that century as "Cumbray of the Dais".Munro (1961) p. 48, quoting the Sibbald Manuscript of Monro (1549) In modern Gaelic these the island is known as Cumaradh Beag.Mac an Tàilleir p. 3.6 In former times it was also known as Lesser or Wee Cumbrae.