Download or read book The Dictionary of Scottish Place Names written by Michael Darton and published by Sterling/Main Street. This book was released on 1990 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a definitive work of reference with over 5,000 entries. It is the most comprehensive book of its type detailing derivation, meaning and location. The place names include cities, towns and villages but also extend to coverage of mountains, lochs, rivers and other geographical features. There is a detailed introduction to the dictionary which will enable readers to understand the various linguistic derivations and which provides some guidance to pronunciations. It also gives tips on using the entries, making the book even more accessible--Front cover.