HESTON, an isle, in the parish of Rerwick, stewartry
of Kirkcudbright. It is a small island, situated
at the mouth of the river Urr, which discharges itself
into the Solway Firth. Standing high out of the water,
it affords good shelter to Auchencairn bay, where is a safe
and commodious anchorage for small shipping. The
island is of smooth surface, and pastures sheep.