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Placename Lag a' ruaime |
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Translation the hollow of the alder below the Trotternish ridge. |
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Description This word for alder (fearna) comes from the red dye that was produced from the peeled tree. After the bark is peeled the tree is white but in time in turns a red colour. |
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Area Sartle |
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OS Grid Ref 4417 6639 |