The dictionary of Scottish place names
Subtitle: and the elements that go to make them up
By: Mike Darton.
Publisher: Lochar
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Moffat
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
Subjects: Names, Geographical -- Scotland.; Scots language -- Etymology -- Names -- Dictionaries.; Scotland -- Gazetteers.
Description: 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 pronounciations. It also gives tips on using the entries, making the book even more accessible--Front cover.