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Archives for February 2020

River Clyde ~ Abhainn Chluaidh

February 28, 2020, Jake King

Originally published in the Scotsman on 9 April 2016 The River Clyde is one of the oldest Scottish names for which we have a record; the ... Continue Reading about River Clyde ~ Abhainn Chluaidh

Lochnagar ~ Loch na Gàire / Beinn nan Cìochan

February 19, 2020, Jake King

Originally published in the Scotsman on 2 April 2016 The name of this famous mountain is puzzling: Why does this mountain have the name ... Continue Reading about Lochnagar ~ Loch na Gàire / Beinn nan Cìochan

Linlithgow ~ Gleann Iucha

February 17, 2020, Jake King

Originally published in the Scotsman on 26 March 2016 The name Linlithgow (first recorded in 1138 as Linlidcu) is of ‘British’ origin, ... Continue Reading about Linlithgow ~ Gleann Iucha

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