Bridge of Oich
Drochaid Obhaich
Meaning
the bridge over the Oich
Location
Inverness-shire
Highland
NH336035
English / Map Form: Bridge of Oich
Gaelic Form: Drochaid Obhaich
Location: Lochaber, Highland
Post Town: INVERGARRY
County: Inverness-shire
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest Main Roads: A82
English / Map Form: Bridge of Oich
Gaelic Form: Drochaid Obhaich
Language Notes
G nom. sg. drochaid, masc. ‘bridge’ + Obhaich, river-nameElement Meaning
G drochaid ~ bridge; Obhaich ~ river name
Sources
Loch Awich | c. 1590 Pont map 5 |
Bridge of Oich | 1873 OS 6 inch 1st edn |
Drochaid an Iar Àth, Dr[ochaid] ŏthaich | Robertson 2019, p. 228 |
Obhaich | Watson 1926, 477 |
Obhaich comes from Abh, genitive Abha a stream or river: Watson 1926, 447
Additional Information
See also Loch Oich.