Celtic Placenames of Scotland

By (author) William J. Watson

ISBN13: 9781912476978

Imprint: Origin

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 04/09/2025

Availability: Available

Description
First published in 1926, this book remains the best and most comprehensive guide to the Celtic place-names of Scotland and is essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish history and the derivations of place-names the length and breadth of the country. It is divided into sections dealing with early names, territorial divisions, general surveys of areas and also looks at saints, church terms and river names. As the standard reference work on the subject it has never been surpassed. This edition contains a new introduction which includes biographical material about the author, together with corrigenda and addenda.
  • Place names & gazetteers
  • General (US: Trade)
Height:216
Width:135
Spine:31
Weight:730.00
List Price: £25.00