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Upper Knockando

hamlet · Moray

GaelicAI-generated

The name Knockando likely derives from Gaelic elements referring to a hill or ridge. 'Upper' indicates its position relative to a lower settlement.

Word origins

Upper
Old Englishhigher
Cnoc
Gaelichill(from cnoc "hill")
an
Gaelicthe
dòbh
Gaelicpool or hollow(from dòbh "pool, hollow")