Hill of Burnieshag
hill or mountain · Aberdeenshire
Old NorseAI-generated
This name is likely Old Norse, meaning 'hill of the burnt shack'. It refers to a hill with a burned-down dwelling or shelter.
Word origins
- Burnie
- Old Norseburnt(from bruninn "burnt")
- shag
- Old Norseshack/hut(from skagi "hut/shelter")