Scotland's Place-names

Scotland's Place-names

by David Dorward (Author)

Synopsis

Ecclefechan, Auchenshuggle, Auchtermuchty and Milngavie ...' Like the Scottish landscape, Scotland's place-names have a marvellous variety, and every name is loaded with meaning. Here, David Dorward gives concise and witty explanations for hundreds of names. Parts of names are traced back to their Celtic, Gaelic or Old English roots, so that readers can unravel the meanings of hundreds of local area and landscape names.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Mercat Press
Published: 01 Jan 2001

ISBN 10: 1873644507
ISBN 13: 9781873644508

Media Reviews
'Highly readable and entertaining look at a fascinating subject.' Scots Independent 'Lively and enjoyable.' The Scots Magazine 'At once educational and humorous.' The Scotsman
Author Bio
David Dorward practised as a solicitor before joining the staff at the University of St Andrews. Married, with two sons, he enjoys golf, gardening and fishing. He is the author of several other books.