Originally published in the Scotsman on 6 August 2016 The Cairnwell (Carnavalage, mid 17th Century) is a prominent mountain in the ... Continue Reading about The Cairnwell ~ An Càrn Bhalg
Falkirk ~ An Eaglais Bhreac
Originally published in the Scotsman on 20 July 2016 This name is of British origin, recorded as egglesbreth in c. 1120. It likely ... Continue Reading about Falkirk ~ An Eaglais Bhreac
Altimarlach ~ Allt nam Mèirleach
Originally published in the Scotsman on 16 July 2016 Altimarlach Farm is a place in Caithness situated by a small watercourse now called ... Continue Reading about Altimarlach ~ Allt nam Mèirleach
Iona ~ Eilean Ì
Originally published in the Scotsman on 9 July 2016 Our earliest recorded mention of Iona comes from the Latin Vita Columbae, a book ... Continue Reading about Iona ~ Eilean Ì
Dumbarton Rock ~ Ail Chluaidh / Creag Chluaidh
Originally published in the Scotsman on 2 July 2016 This rock was an important strategic site in late antiquity and it is perhaps no ... Continue Reading about Dumbarton Rock ~ Ail Chluaidh / Creag Chluaidh
