Braeintra

Bràigh an t-Sratha

Meaning

upper part of the valley

Settlement

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