First published in the Scotsman on 12 November 2016 The word ‘ancient’ is often used inappropriately in relation to the Gaelic language, ... Continue Reading about Tay ~ Tatha
Conon Bridge ~ Drochaid Sguideil
First published in the Scotsman on 31 December 2016 Conon Bridge relates of course to the bridge, built between 1807 and 1809, over the ... Continue Reading about Conon Bridge ~ Drochaid Sguideil
River Forth ~ Abhainn Foirthe
First published in the Scotsman on 8 October 2016 This river has had a number of names over the years. It was recorded in antiquity as ... Continue Reading about River Forth ~ Abhainn Foirthe
Partick ~ Partaig/Pearraig
First published in the Scotsman on 17 September 2016 The name of this well-known suburb, Partick (perteyk in 1136), is of British, that ... Continue Reading about Partick ~ Partaig/Pearraig
Weem ~ Uaimh / Baile a’ Chlachain
First published in the Scotsman on 10 September 2016 The name of the Parish of Weem (Doilweme in the fourteenth century ‘Dull of Weem’) ... Continue Reading about Weem ~ Uaimh / Baile a’ Chlachain