Clach an Fhuarain
Clach an Fhiodhaich
Meaning
the stone of the shrubs
Location
Inverness-shire
Highland
NG518145
English / Map Form: Clach an Fhuarain
Gaelic Form: Clach an Fhiodhaich
Location: Elgol
Post Town: Isle of Skye
County: Inverness-shire
Local Authority: Highland
English / Map Form: Clach an Fhuarain
Gaelic Form: Clach an Fhiodhaich
Language Notes
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Sources
This name was gathered as part of a local research project on the place-names of Strath, Isle of Skye and was published in a booklet by SNH and AÀA. The Following quote appears in that booklet:
“Clach an Fhuarain, ‘the stone of the spring’, near Elgol, is also known as Clach an Fhiodhaich, ‘the stone of the shrubs’. Forbes relates a tale that Clach an Fhuarain was thrown by one of the giants from Soay during a game of ‘putting’ the stone, much like An Tuairisgeul.”
Gaelic in the Landscape: Place-names of Strath, Isle of Skye (Scottish Natural Heritage 2015): 30
This place-name is not found on any maps.
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