Carr's Corner
Cùil a' Charraich
Meaning
Carrach's corner
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.
