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