Deskford Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Deskford
Gaelic Name:Deasgard
Coordinates:57.642°N -2.825°W
Label Position:left
Unitary Scotland:Moray
Lieutenancy Scotland:Banffshire

Deskford (Scottish Gaelic: Deasgard[1]) is a parish and a small settlement in Moray, Scotland, formerly in Banffshire.

A number of significant historical and archaeological remains have been found in the area, notably the remains of a carnyx.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rannsaich an Stòr-dàta Briathrachais Gàidhlig.
  2. Hunter, Fraser (of Museum of Scotland), Carnyx and Co- piece by Hunter on the carnyx