Originally published in the Scotsman on 26 March 2016 The name Linlithgow (first recorded in 1138 as Linlidcu) is of ‘British’ origin, ... Continue Reading about Linlithgow ~ Gleann Iucha
Three Kings Rock / Creag Harail / Mic an Rìgh
There is a sea rock at NH857727 of the coast of Nigg which is marked on a number of maps as ‘Three King’s Rock'. In the Robertson ... Continue Reading about Three Kings Rock / Creag Harail / Mic an Rìgh
Hill o’ Hirdie, the Clootie Well at Munlochy and Saint Curitan
The habit of tying a piece of rag or cloth to a tree so that people might be cured was once a more commonplace practice in Scotland but has ... Continue Reading about Hill o’ Hirdie, the Clootie Well at Munlochy and Saint Curitan
Glaic an Rìgh or `the King’s Hollow’
As a place-name researcher I come across much material which does not get included in the database but is nonethtless interesting. This ... Continue Reading about Glaic an Rìgh or `the King’s Hollow’
Fieldworkers required for Place-name Research
Do you have an interest in place-names and the landscape around you? Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (AÀA), the national advisory partnership ... Continue Reading about Fieldworkers required for Place-name Research
