Cruth na Tìre / Landscape Features
Mountains, hills |
beanntan | mountains. |
monaidhean | hills. |
sliabh | the face of a hill. |
gualainn | shoulder. |
mullach | summit. |
gleann | valley. |
slòchd | hollow. |
glàc | hollow. |
lagan | corrie. |
cliathaich | side. |
toman | hillock. |
cnoc | knoll. |
boiriche | bank. |
bruach | bank. |
boglach | bog. |
suil-chrithich | quagmire. |
binnein | pinnacle. |
Moorland features |
Coastal features |
rudha | promontory. |
sgeir | reef. |
sgorr | sharp rock. |
caolas | narrow stretch of water. |
camus | bay. |
geothas | inlet. |
carraig | cliffs (overhanging). |
creagach | rocky. |
acarsaid | harbour. |
Rivers, burns |
abhainn | river. |
allt | burn. |
sruthan | stream. |
glumag | pool. |
linne | pond. |
eas | waterfall. |
Types of beach |
Sea-pools, waves |
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