Bridge of Orchy

Drochaid Urchaidh

Meaning

the bridge over the Orchy

Settlement

Location

Argyll & Bute

Argyll & Bute

NN295396

English / Map Form: Bridge of Orchy

Gaelic Form: Drochaid Urchaidh

Location: Argyll

Post Town: BRIDGE OF ORCHY

County: Argyll & Bute

Local Authority: Argyll & Bute

Nearest Main Roads: A82

English / Map Form: Bridge of Orchy

Gaelic Form: Drochaid Urchaidh

Language Notes

G nom. sg. drochaid, masc. ‘bridge’ + Urchaidh river-name

Element Meaning

G drochaid ~ bridge; Urchaidh ~ river name

Additional Information

This is a relatively new name. See the entry for Glen Orchy