Applecross Placenames Project

Placename

Gaelic name: Loch a' Ghobhainn

Name in Original Source: Loch a' Ghobhainn

English meaning: Loch of the smith

Placename feature: Loch

Notes: In this case the name probably refers to a blacksmith. This loch lies north of, and is connected by a small stream to, Loch Bràigh an Achaidh to its south

W. J. Watson's notes:

Map name appears in: NG 74 SW; OS Sheet 1880 CIX-AHS

Feature Co-ordinates: 57.411497,-5.753799

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