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Wanlockhead

village · Dumfries and Galloway

ScotsAI-generated

Wanlockhead is a Scottish village name of uncertain origin, possibly related to a local watercourse. The 'head' element likely refers to its high elevation.

Word origins

Wanlock
Unknownuncertain, possibly a stream name
head
Scotstop, upper part, head of a valley(from heid "head")

Historical forms

Wanloquhed