First published in the Scotsman on 14 January 2017 Island I Vow (Elanvow in the fourteenth century) is situated at the northern end of ... Continue Reading about Island I Vow ~ Eilean a’ Bhùtha

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

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

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