Language Notes

Sources

Aichilidh bhuidhe, A(i)chill bhuidhe Robertson MS357, 312
Achd-ille-bhuidhe: Watson in Dwelly
Achd-ille-bhuidhe, Aichilidh bhuidhe, Achill bhuidhe: Watson 1904, 259

aice lobster’s hole Lochbroom, faichc Islay Aic a’ Ghille Bhuidhe, the hole den or cave of Gille buidhe in the hill whence the name Achiltibuie: Robertson MS462 [possibly copied from another source]

Ach-ille-bhuidhe / Ach-il-a-bhuidhe “Locally held to be Achd a ghille bhuidhe – field of the golden haired boy or yellow man, probably because of similarity of sound.” Coigach CD-ROM

“The Gaelic is hear as Achd-ille-bhuidhe, Aichilidh bhuidhe, Achill bhuidhe. Local tradition derives as ‘ Field of  the yellow lad/ or Cave (faic) of the yellow lad,” and there are tales of the Gille Buidhe. But this is probably mere popular etymology, and it is to be feared that the first of the three Gaelic forms is a popular corruption to suit the story.” Watson 1904, 259

Additional Information

Achiltibuie Fire Station ~ Stèisean-Smàlaidh Aichillidh Bhuidhe

Alternative Forms