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Cruach na h-Àirigh Laraiche

hill or mountain · Argyll and Bute

GaelicAI-generated

This name refers to a hill, with 'Cruach' meaning 'round hill'. 'Àirigh Laraiche' likely means 'shepherd's hut of the watcher', suggesting a seasonal dwelling for shepherds and a lookout point.

Word origins

Cruach
Gaelicround hill, heap, stack(from cruach "heap, stack")
na
Gaelicof the
h-Àirigh
Gaelicshepherd's hut(from àirigh "shepherd's hut, shieling")
Laraiche
Gaelicwatcher(from luchd-faire "watcher, guard")