Braeintra
Bràigh an t-Sratha
Meaning
upper part of the valley
Location
Inverness-shire
Highland
NG862324
English / Map Form: Braeintra
Gaelic Form: Bràigh an t-Sratha
Location: Wester Ross, Highland
Post Town: STROME FERRY
County: Inverness-shire
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest Main Roads: A890
English / Map Form: Braeintra
Gaelic Form: Bràigh an t-Sratha
Language Notes
G nom. sg. bràigh, masc. 'upper part' + an, the gen. sg. masc. def. art. (with t- before sibilants) + srath masc. gen. sg. sratha, 'valley' = 'upper part of the valley'Element Meaning
G bràigh ~ upper part; srath ~ valley
Sources
Brayeintraye | 1495 RMS ii no. 228 |
Brayeyntrahe | 1528 RMS iii no. 534 |
Braeintra | 1881 OS 6 inch 1st edn. |
Bràigh an t-Sratha | Watson in Dwelly |
Braigh’ an t-sratha : Upper part of the strath. | Watson 1904, 185 |