This talk will be in English.
Drawing on historical records and remnants of the medieval landscape, this lecture explores the Gaelic origins of place-names such as Craigentinny, Corstorphine, and Inverleith, along with some that have now been lost. Together, these names offer a fascinating glimpse into a frequently overlooked aspect of Edinburgh's history.
About the speaker
Dr Jake King is the Researcher for Ainmean-àite na h-Alba, the national advisory partnership for Gaelic place-names in Scotland. He holds a PhD in place-name studies from the University of Edinburgh and is the author of 'The A to Z of Whisky Place-Names: Landscape, Language & Invention' and editor of 'Scottish Gaelic Place-Names: The Collected Works of Charles M. Robertson'.
About Edinburgh 900
To mark the 900th anniversary of our city, these events tell the story of Edinburgh's journey through the centuries – from being the City of David in the 12th century to being the City of Diversity in the 21st century.
This is the first of four events about Gaelic in Edinburgh organised by Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann.
