Busman’s Holiday March 22, 2008
Posted by Bill in : Outdoor Learning , trackback
We have been out and about for short walks this weekend in East Lothian (act as good recce’s for future courses) before getting down to some studying at the beginning of the week. Fantastic views from Deuchrie Dod at the back of Pressmennan Wood & Gallows Law. I would love to get more information on the naming of the hills around in East Lothian. The Ranger Team are always a good source of information, perhaps they can explain Gallows Law - does the name mean what it says?
Gallows as in hanging gallows, or is it slang for gallus - careless/ un-inhibited hill?
Scots place names offers some insight.
We had of course walked at the wood before but a detour up around the Law and to Deuchrie Dod makes a fine addition to the walk.
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Been out & about as well, Ravensheugh & Penston, what a fab place to live and the wildlife feels as though it’s stirring.
There are several sites which feature Scottish place names, round East Lothian’s a bit odd - mixtures of Scots, Gaelic, Norse and English influences.
There is also A Scottish Place Name Society at http://www.spns.org.uk/index.htm