Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba

Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (AÀA) ~ Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland ~ is the national advisory partnership for Gaelic place-names in Scotland.

Our purpose is to agree correct and consistant forms of Gaelic place-names for maps, signs and general use. We draw on the expertise of our member organisations, local knowledge and historical sources to agree authoritative forms of Gaelic place-names. Our Gazeteer for Gaelic Place-names is available on our website. This database offers definitive forms which can be used by local authorities, the

media, researchers, local communities, walkers and climbers or anyone with an interest in place-names, including historical information, local opinion and sound files to help with pronunciation. For more information please visit our bilingual website: www.ainmean-aite.org

Eileamaid na seachdaine Ceann "end; head" Thoir dhuinn ainm cinn a tha a' còrdadh ribh!
03/06/2026

Eileamaid na seachdaine
Ceann "end; head"

Thoir dhuinn ainm cinn a tha a' còrdadh ribh!

01/06/2026

Ainm-àite na Seachdaine
Plockton ~ Am Ploc 'the pimple or bump'
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29/05/2026

Ainmean nam beinn

Beinn na Caillich
'the mountain of the old woman'

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Eileamaid na seachdaine Leathad "side of a hill" Thoir dhuinn ainm leathaid a tha a' còrdadh ribh!
27/05/2026

Eileamaid na seachdaine
Leathad "side of a hill"

Thoir dhuinn ainm leathaid a tha a' còrdadh ribh!

25/05/2026

Ainm-àite na Seachdaine
Carn Ealar ~ Càrn an Fhìdhleir 'the cairn of the fiddler'
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22/05/2026

Deagh chomhairle bho Chalum an seo mu Baile an Loch is Am Bealach.

Gàidhlig air a' mhapa Loch na Bèiste ~ Loch of the beast Mapa William Roy 1747-55 William Roy map 1747-55
22/05/2026

Gàidhlig air a' mhapa
Loch na Bèiste ~ Loch of the beast

Mapa William Roy 1747-55

William Roy map 1747-55

Eileamaid na seachdaine Aodann "hill face" Thoir dhuinn ainm aodainn a tha a' còrdadh ribh!
20/05/2026

Eileamaid na seachdaine
Aodann "hill face"

Thoir dhuinn ainm aodainn a tha a' còrdadh ribh!

18/05/2026

Ainm-àite na Seachdaine
Kilmarnock ~ Cill Mheàrnaig 'the church of Mernóc'
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Bha sinn aig Co-labhairt an Earraich aig Comann Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba aig a’ Chultarlann ann an Inbhir Nis cola-deug ai...
17/05/2026

Bha sinn aig Co-labhairt an Earraich aig Comann Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba aig a’ Chultarlann ann an Inbhir Nis cola-deug air ais. Nach leugh sibh mu a deidhinn - tha ceangal ri fhaighinn anns na comments

We were at the Scottish Place-name Society's Spring Conference two weeks ago. You can read about it via the link in the comments

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