Originally published in the Scotsman on 30 April 2016 Birnam (Brannan in 1345) most likely reflects braonan, ‘little wet place’. The same ... Continue Reading about Birnam ~ Braonan
Lamlash ~ Eilean MoLaise
Originally published in the Scotsman on 23 April 2016 The name of Lamlash (Helantmlaysche late 14th Century) on the Isle of Arran has a ... Continue Reading about Lamlash ~ Eilean MoLaise
Dunnichen ~ Dùn Eachain
Originally published in the Scotsman on 21 May 2016 The Irish Annals record a battle in 685 between the Picts and the Northumbrians at a ... Continue Reading about Dunnichen ~ Dùn Eachain
River Clyde ~ Abhainn Chluaidh
Originally published in the Scotsman on 9 April 2016 The River Clyde is one of the oldest Scottish names for which we have a record; the ... Continue Reading about River Clyde ~ Abhainn Chluaidh
Lochnagar ~ Loch na Gàire / Beinn nan Cìochan
Originally published in the Scotsman on 2 April 2016 The name of this famous mountain is puzzling: Why does this mountain have the name ... Continue Reading about Lochnagar ~ Loch na Gàire / Beinn nan Cìochan
