ABOUT THE BOOK

It is time to bin – once and for all – the nonsense that Gaelic was never spoken in Glasgow. In fact, Glasgow's place-names tell us that Gaelic has been spoken in Glasgow for around a thousand years. Showcasing new research from the University of Glasgow, this illustrated guide to Glasgow's Gaelic namescape reveals how place-names are a key to unlocking Glasgow's hidden past and takes the reader on a journey of discovery the length and breadth of this great modern city – from Yoker in the west to Daldowie in the east, via Boclair, Carmunnock and many other places in between. The truth about Glasgow's past, present and future dispels myths and throws up countless surprises about Glasgow's deep Gaelic roots.  

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Drs. Alasdiar Whyte, Simon Taylor, and Prof. Katherine Forsyth are members of the University of Glasgow. To find out more about them and their research, follow the links to their staff pages. 

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Tuesday, October 3rd | 17:30
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Room 407 (Lecture Theatre A)
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First published: 26 September 2023

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