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Hill of Backside

hill or mountain · Aberdeenshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name means 'the rear side' or 'the back part'. It likely refers to a dwelling or settlement located at the rear or on the far side of a feature.

Word origins

Back
Old Englishrear/behind(from bæc "back")
side
Old Englishside/flank(from sīde "side")