Placename

Rudha na Coin Ghorma

Translation

the point of land of the grey dogs.

Description

These dogs are said to be the hounds of Iain Garbh Mac Ille Chalum who was drowned off Staffin, (See Loch Stafainn). Recorded as being on the north side of Staffin Bay, the exact location is not known although the most northerly point, as given, is Sroin Breac.

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