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Scottish Hill Names Peter Drummond

Scottish Hill Names By Peter Drummond

Scottish Hill Names by Peter Drummond


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The hills of Scotland are a significant part of the landscape and the names of these hills reflect the social and cultural history of Scotland over the past 500 years and those who have been there. This book explains the origin and the meaning of the names of Scotland's hills, as well as how to pronounce them.

Scottish Hill Names Summary

Scottish Hill Names: Their Origin and Meaning by Peter Drummond

This is a fascinating book about the origin, the meaning and the pronunciation of the names of Scotland's hills. 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. This is 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 significant increase 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 a legacy of the past and this book opens the door to this fascinating world.

About Peter Drummond

Peter Drummond has spent more than 20 years studying the origins of Scottish hill names. He holds a M.Sc. from Edinburgh University for his research on the hill-names of southern Scotland, and was until recently Convenor of the Scottish Place-name Society. As one of the leading exponents in this field of hill names, he is the author of several articles on the subject, as well as being a regular speaker at conferences.

Additional information

NGR9780907521952
9780907521952
0907521959
Scottish Hill Names: Their Origin and Meaning by Peter Drummond
New
Hardback
Scottish Mountaineering Trust
2007-05-04
240
N/A
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