Many place–names across A’ Ghalltachd (The Lowlands) have a Gaelic origin and are a great way to learn some vocabulary and grammar.
Gall (m)
Lowlander, foreigner
Goill (pl)
Lowlanders
A’ Ghalltachd
The Lowlands
We define the Lowlands as those parts in the south of Scotland and which are east of the Highland line.
Tobar na Màthar
Motherwell
Cill Mheàrnaig
Kilmarnock
Inbhir Àir
Ayr
An Eaglais Bhreac
Falkirk
Dùn Phris
Dumfries
Baile Dhùn Lèibhe
Livingston
Grianaig
Greenock
Dùn Èideann
Edinburgh
An t–Sròn Reamhar
Stranraer
Siorrachd Àir
Ayrshire
Comar nan Allt
Cumbernauld
An t–Àrd–Ruigh
Airdrie
Cair Cheann Tulaich
Kirkintilloch
Glaschu
Glasgow
Inbhir Chluaidh
Inverclyde