Cairds Cave
Uamh nan Ceàrd
Meaning
the cave of the tradesman
Location
Ross and Cromarty
Highland
NH744594
English / Map Form: Cairds Cave
Gaelic Form: Uamh nan Ceàrd
Location: Black Isle and Mid Ross
Post Town: FORTROSE
County: Ross and Cromarty
Local Authority: Highland
English / Map Form: Cairds Cave
Gaelic Form: Uamh nan Ceàrd
Language Notes
G nom. sg. uamh, masc. `cave’ + gen. pl. masc. def. art. nan + gen. pl. ceàrd, masc. `tradesman, caird’Element Meaning
G uamh ~ cave; ceàrd ~ tradesman, caird
Sources
| Cave | 1882 OS 6 inch 1st edn. |
| Cairds Cave | 1959 OS imperial 1st edn. |
Additional Information
The English form is presumably a plural. Compare ‘Cave of the Tinkers’, Wick. Although Dwelly gives cèard, the pronunciation, and GOC clearly indicate ceàrd.