Carr's Corner

Cùil a' Charraich

Meaning

Carrach's corner

Settlement

Location

Inverness-shire

Highland

PH33

NN127758

English / Map Form: Carr's Corner

Gaelic Form: Cùil a' Charraich

Location: Lochaber, Highland

Post Town: FORT WILLIAM

Postcode area: PH33

County: Inverness-shire

Local Authority: Highland

English / Map Form: Carr's Corner

Gaelic Form: Cùil a' Charraich

Language Notes

G nom. sg. cùil fem. 'corner' + gen. sg. masc. def. art. a' + gen. sg. Carrach, personal name = 'Carrach's Corner'

Element Meaning

G cùil ~ corner; Carrach ~ personal name

Additional Information

This name most likely commemorates Alasdair Carrach, associated with Inverlochy Castle and giving his name to nearby Tomacharich (Tom a’ Charraich). Carr’s Corner could be a translation of the proposed Gaelic form.