Scottish Hill Names
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Scottish Hill And Mountain Names
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Author : Peter Drummond
language : en
Publisher: Scottish Mountaineering Club
Release Date : 1991
Scottish Hill And Mountain Names written by Peter Drummond and has been published by Scottish Mountaineering Club this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Scottish Hill Names
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Author : Peter Drummond
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Scottish Hill Names written by Peter Drummond and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Mountains categories.
This book explains the origin and the meaning of the names of Scotland?s hills, as well as how to pronounce them. It also brings together many of the legends and stories behind particular hill names. A thoroughly researched, completely revised and expanded second edition which builds on the success of its predecessor - Scottish Hill and Mountain Names. Many new names are detailed, including a significantincrease in the coverage of Borders hill names and old forms of many hill names from 17th and 18th century maps brought to bear in explanations. The hills of Scotland are a significant part of the landscape and the names of these hills reflect the rich social and cultural history of Scotland over the past 500 years and all who have been there. These names are alegacy of the past and this book opens the door to this fascinating world.
The Scottish Mountain Guide
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Author : Bill Robertson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Scottish Mountain Guide written by Bill Robertson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Mountaineering categories.
A guide to the Scottish mountains. It is the only guide to list all hills over 2000 feet, and provides vital information on over 1400 peaks, including a complete list of Munros and Corbetts. It traces the Gaelic origins of Scottish mountain names and gives Gaelic-English translations with usable phonetic pronounciations. A large section deals with aspects of mountain practice and safety and an extensive reference section includes all the information essential to anyone planning a trip to the Scottish mountains. Written and presented in a practical and easy-to-use format, this book has been designed as a field companion for all users of Scotland's countryside.
Mountain Hill Names Of Alba Scotland
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Author : Kaledon Naddair
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Mountain Hill Names Of Alba Scotland written by Kaledon Naddair and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Mountains categories.
Scottish Land Names
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Author : Sir Herbert Maxwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
Scottish Land Names written by Sir Herbert Maxwell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Names, Geographical categories.
Place Names In Much Of North East Scotland
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Author : Adam Watson
language : en
Publisher: Paragon Publishing
Release Date : 2013-03
Place Names In Much Of North East Scotland written by Adam Watson and has been published by Paragon Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03 with Social Science categories.
A study of Celtic, Scots and English place names across large sections of north-east Scotland, based on interviews with indigenous residents working the land and the sea, along with historical sources and maps.
Scottish Place Names
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Author : William Cook Mackenzie
language : en
Publisher: London : K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, Limited
Release Date : 1931
Scottish Place Names written by William Cook Mackenzie and has been published by London : K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1931 with Names, Geographical categories.
Scottish Land Names
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Author : Sir Herbert Maxwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
Scottish Land Names written by Sir Herbert Maxwell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Names, Geographical categories.
The Dictionary Of Scottish Place Names
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Author : Michael Darton
language : en
Publisher: Sterling/Main Street
Release Date : 1990
The Dictionary Of Scottish Place Names written by Michael Darton and has been published by Sterling/Main Street this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This is a definitive work of reference with over 5,000 entries. It is the most comprehensive book of its type detailing derivation, meaning and location. The place names include cities, towns and villages but also extend to coverage of mountains, lochs, rivers and other geographical features. There is a detailed introduction to the dictionary which will enable readers to understand the various linguistic derivations and which provides some guidance to pronunciations. It also gives tips on using the entries, making the book even more accessible--Front cover.
Scottish Place Names
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Author : Maggie Scott
language : en
Publisher: Black & White Publishing
Release Date : 2008-03-13
Scottish Place Names written by Maggie Scott and has been published by Black & White Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Scots language is a world of wonderful, historic and evocative words, full of a rich variety that can fit any occasion. And where better to find this use of Scots than in the land itself. In Scottish Place Names Maggie Scott of Scottish Language Dictionaries takes you around the country from Dumfries to Shetland to explain the meanings of the place names that make up today's Scotland. Through a trip to Scotland's towns and cities, up and down the hills and mountains, along the rivers and lochs, through the forests and glens, all the way around the Scottish coast and back to the names of the streets where we live today, Scottish Place Names is a fascinating, entertaining and informative guide to Scots language and to Scotland.