Introduction

In Point, most of the shore-based names are in Gaelic and their meaning obvious: A' Gheodha Bhàn [The Light-coloured Gully], Eilean Nam Marbh [The Isle of the Dead]. However, there are others that are of Norse origin: Sinigeadh, Roisinis, Osabhaig.

The aim of this site is to provide a searchable database of the placenames of Point, and, as far as possible, supply ann English description of the names. © Calum Ferguson. Abbreviations used are as follows: G. - Gaelic; N. Norse

Users can conduct a search based on the categories of Village and Type of Site. The data is viewable via Google Map icons. By clicking on an icon the placename and description are displayed.

Please contact me here if you wish further information or want to contribute to the site.