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Benderloch ~ Meadarloch

July 24, 2020, Jake King

Originally published in the Scotsman on 27 August 2016 This name was at some point in the past Beinn Eadar Dà Loch ‘the mountain between ... Continue Reading about Benderloch ~ Meadarloch

Aviemore ~ An Aghaidh Mhòr

July 24, 2020, Jake King

Originally published in the Scotsman on 20 August 2016 Today the Gaelic form of the popular holiday destination Aviemore is An Aghaidh ... Continue Reading about Aviemore ~ An Aghaidh Mhòr

Glasgow’s Gaelic Underground

July 12, 2020, Jake King

The construction of bilingual Gaelic signage for Glasgow’s underground stations have been discussed on and off for years, but to date there ... Continue Reading about Glasgow’s Gaelic Underground

Loch Katrine ~ Loch Ceiteirein

July 3, 2020, Jake King

Originally published in the Scotsman on 13 August 2016 Loch Katrine (Loch Ketterin in c. 1591) is literally of ‘obscure’ origin. The name ... Continue Reading about Loch Katrine ~ Loch Ceiteirein

Killiecrankie ~ Coille Chnagaidh or Coille Chreathnaich

June 26, 2020, Jake King

Originally published in the Scotsman on 30 July 2016 The Battle of Killiecrankie took place on the 27th of July 1689. The name of this ... Continue Reading about Killiecrankie ~ Coille Chnagaidh or Coille Chreathnaich

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