First published in the Scotsman on 26 November 2016 Kirkcudbright (Kyrkecuthbert 1200-06) is a name of Gaelic origin, although the first ... Continue Reading about Kirkcudbright ~ Cille Chuithbeirt

First published in the Scotsman on 3 December 2016 The name Gleneagles (Glennegas in 1482) has been subject to several interpretations - ... Continue Reading about Gleneagles ~ Gleann Eagais

My name is Michaela Strick and I'm a student at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. I have been learning Gaelic for a year and a half now and I came to Skye ... Continue Reading about Ineresting Splendid Names

First published in the Scotsman on 15 October 2016 In certain cases, the Gaelic and English names for a particular place are completely ... Continue Reading about Dingwall ~ Inbhir Pheofharain