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Bridge of Oich

Drochaid Obhaich

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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-name

Element 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.

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