Place, Names, Highlands Islands of Scotland (Classic Reprint)

Alex Macbain

ISBN 10: 1332292275 / ISBN 13: 9781332292271

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

424 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.96 inches. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # zk1332292275

Synopsis:

Uncover the story behind every hill and harbor. This thoughtful guide reveals how Gaelic and Norse languages shaped the place-names of Inverness-shire and the surrounding islands, turning maps into a history lesson of language, landscape, and lore. It presents clear explanations, illustrated with abundant examples and notes that illuminate why places got their particular names.

The volume traces linguistic roots from hill and loch terms to the names of farms, isles, and towns, showing how geography and history left a lasting mark on modern maps. Readers gain a practical sense of how to read patterns in the land’s labels and how these labels reflect centuries of culture, travel, and daily life.

• See how common word elements like -val, -garry, -holm, and -gardr appear across coastlines and inland places.


• Explore the mix of Gaelic and Norse influences and what they reveal about historical contact and settlement.


• Learn the logic behind davochs, penny-lands, and other land-measure terms that appear in names.


• Discover how topography and local history shaped the evolution of place-names over time.

Ideal for readers of Scottish history, language lovers, and travelers who want to read the landscape more deeply, this edition of Place Names of Inverness-Shire is a practical reference and a window into the region’s past.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Place, Names, Highlands Islands of Scotland ...
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New