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Category: Place Name Sneak Peeks

Place Name Sneak Peeks

The Sound of Raasay and The Hills of Skye

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by admin

The low-tide view is from the bay at Inverarish on Raasay, south-south-westward across the Sound of Raasay to the hills of Skye. The nearest of these is Glàmaig, with its peaks of An Coileach (‘The Cockerel’) on the left and Sgùrr Mhàiri (‘Mary’s Peak’) … Continue reading “The Sound of Raasay and The Hills of Skye” →

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‘The Cobbler’ (Ben Arthur)

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by admin

‘The Cobbler’, or Ben Arthur (884 metres), a favourite weekend destination for hillwalkers living in and around Glasgow.  It is one of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ to the west and north-west of Loch Long, puny in height compared with the continental … Continue reading “‘The Cobbler’ (Ben Arthur)” →

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Glen Doll

Posted on February 2, 2020May 28, 2020 by admin

In Glen Doll, Angus, beside the White Water, a tributary of the South Esk. In his book on the names of The Glens of Angus, the late David Dorward noted that the name Glen Doll did not seem ancient. Although … Continue reading “Glen Doll” →

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Eag Dhubh na h-Èigheachd

Posted on April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 by admin

Black Cleft of the Shouting. The site of a spectacular rock avalanche on Beinn Alligin, Torridon, estimated to have occurred four thousand years ago. It was believed by some to be haunted, probably due to the magnificent echo. The massive … Continue reading “Eag Dhubh na h-Èigheachd” →

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Tinto Hill

Posted on April 11, 2018April 3, 2019 by admin

Looking north from the isolated landmark of Tinto Hill, over the rolling landscape of mid Lanarkshire, to Greater Glasgow with the Campsie Fells (towards the right) and southern fringes of the Highlands in the distance. Motherwell is on the right … Continue reading “Tinto Hill” →

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Glen Girnaig in Blair Atholl

Posted on September 25, 2017May 28, 2020 by admin

Glen Girnaig in Blair Atholl, more of a strath than a typical glen, is almost totally depopulated, but as is plain on the ground or from satellite imagery once supported a substantial population. 18th century estate records show that this … Continue reading “Glen Girnaig in Blair Atholl” →

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Dunnicaer

Posted on April 24, 2017May 28, 2020 by admin

The narrow flat-topped sea-stack separated by shear drops from the rugged Bowdun Head between Stonehaven and Dunnottar castle is known as Dunnicaer, with other spellings including Dun-na-caer. It has intrigued antiquarians and archaeologists since incised stones with patterns resembling well-known … Continue reading “Dunnicaer” →

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