In 2014 we commission place name expert Peter McNiven of Glasgow University to research the origin of the placenames in Glenshee and how they have changed over time. The fascinating results are included in his report here...interestingly only one placename appears to have a Pictish origin (Persie, see page 41). Peter did reveal however that the later gaelic speakers did associate many of the natural features and existing archaeological sites in the landscape with Fin mac Cumhail (or Finn MaCool), the hero of gaelic legend! Read on...
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