The Celtic Place-Names of Scotland - Softcover

Watson, W. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906566356 ISBN 13: 9781906566357

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

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 an introduction which includes biographical material about the author, together with corrigenda and addenda.

About this title

About the Author:

William J. Watson was professor of Celtic at the University of Edinburgh from 19114 to 1938. He is widely recognised as one of the greatest ever scholars in the field. Simon Taylor is a freelance historical researcher specialising in toponymics (the study of place-names). He is an honorary research fellow at the University of St Andrews.

Review:

One of the most detailed source books on our settlements' origins and meaning (Scots Magazine)

About this edition

• Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1906566356
• ISBN 13: 9781906566357
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 558