Kyle of Lochalsh
Caol Loch Aillse
Meaning
the narrows of Loch Aillse
Location
Inverness-shire
Highland
NG762273
English / Map Form: Kyle of Lochalsh
Gaelic Form: Caol Loch Aillse
Location: Wester Ross, Highland
Post Town: KYLE
County: Inverness-shire
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest Main Roads: A87
English / Map Form: Kyle of Lochalsh
Gaelic Form: Caol Loch Aillse
Genitive Form: Chaol Loch Aillse
Language Notes
G nom. sg. caol, masc. ‘narrow’ + gen. sg. of en Loch Aillse = ‘the narrow of Loch Aillse’Element Meaning
G caol ~ narrow; Loch Aillse
Sources
| An Caol* | Dwelly 1912 |
| an Caol | Watson 1904, 187 |
| Alsh = Loch Aillse | Watson 1926, 47 |
| Caol Loch Aillse | previous signage |
Additional Information
There are two versions of this name: An Caol and Caol Loch Aillse. An Caol is used locally. Since the English on the sign employs the more explicit form then so should the Gaelic.