Eilean nan Deargannan explained

Eilean nan Deargannan (sometimes written as Eilean Deargannan) is a small island in Loch Lomond, in west central Scotland. It lies between Rowardennan (to the east) and Inverbeg.

Etymology

The name is thought to mean "Island of fleas[1] or sandhoppers" in Scottish Gaelic. It has euphemistically been suggested to come from "purple island" as well.[2]

Footnotes

56.1509°N -4.6475°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rannsaich an Stòr-dàta Briathrachais Gàidhlig. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. scottish Gaelic. 2009-07-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20180329184744/http://www2.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/faclair/sbg/lorg.php?facal=flea&seorsa=Beurla&tairg=Lorg&eis_saor=on. 2018-03-29. dead.
  2. Web site: Eilean Deargannan 'The purple island'. Islands of Loch Lomond. 2009-07-25.

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