Rugg of Kirkabister
cliff or slope · Shetland Islands
Old NorseAI-generated
The name likely derives from Old Norse 'hryggr' meaning 'ridge' or 'back', referring to the shape of the cliff. 'Kirkabister' is a separate place name, possibly meaning 'church of Baster'.
Word origins
- Rugg
- Old Norseridge(from hryggr "ridge, back")
- Kirkabister
- Old Norsechurch of Baster(from kirkja "church", Baster "personal name")