Scottish Placenames

Scottish Placenames - Traditional Scotland

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Publisher's Synopsis

This dictionary contains an A-Z of over 5000 Scottish placenames. Each entry gives the district location, and the meaning and origin of the name. The Gaelic origins of placenames are emphasized. The book is a combination of historical, geographical and cultural detail. The introduction includes a survey of the many languages which have contributed to Scotland's national heritage. Iain Taylor is also the author of "Teach Yourself Gaelic".

Book information

ISBN: 9781874744528
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Imprint: Birlinn
Pub date:
DEWEY: 941.11003
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 287g
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm