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
Ineresting Splendid Names
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
Dingwall ~ Inbhir Pheofharain
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
Island I Vow ~ Eilean a’ Bhùtha
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
Tay ~ Tatha
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
