Bridge of Orchy
Drochaid Urchaidh
Meaning
the bridge over the Orchy
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-nameElement Meaning
G drochaid ~ bridge; Urchaidh ~ river name
Additional Information
This is a relatively new name. See the entry for Glen Orchy