Hill of Easterhoull
hill or mountain · Shetland Islands
PictishAI-generated
The name is likely Pictish, with 'Easter' indicating its eastern position. 'Houll' is often associated with Norse settlement, meaning a small island or a sheltered bay, suggesting a mixed linguistic influence.
Word origins
- Easter
- Old Englisheastern(from ēasterne "eastern")
- Houll
- Old Norsesmall island, sheltered bay(from hóll "small island, hillock")