Translate Scottish Words
Ever wondered what all those strange names mean on the map? Then here’s a list of the names that you are most likely to come across:
A
Abhainn – River
Allt – Stream
Aodann – Face
Aonach – Ridge
B
Bearg – Little
Bealach – Mountain Pass
Beinne/Beinn/Ben – Mountain
Bidean/Binnean – Peak
Braigh – Slope
Buidhe – Yellow
C
Caisteal – Castle
Carn – Rocky
Cas – Steep
Choire – Bowl Shaped
Creag – Rocky Cliff
D
Dearg – Red
Dubh – Black
E
Eagach – Notched
F
Fada – Long
G
Garbh – Rough
Glas – Grey
Gorm – Blue
L
Labhar – Loud
Lairig – Pass
M
Mam – Round Hill
Meall – Lump
Mor – Big
Mullach – Ridge
S
Sgurr – Peak
Sron – Point
Stob – Peak
Stuc – Stack
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