Glen Quaich

56°32′N 3°54′W / 56.54°N 3.90°W / 56.54; -3.90

Glen Quaich is a glen in Perth and Kinross and is situated almost midway between Crieff and Aberfeldy. The upper reaches of the glen approach Loch Tay to the west whilst to the south-east, the lower part of the glen contains Loch Freuchie. The glen then continues eastward before opening out onto Strathbraan and the village of Amulree.[1]

The glen takes its name from its bowl-like similarity to a quaich, Scottish Gaelic cuach, meaning cup or bowl.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Johnston's gazetteer of Scotland, including a glossary of the most common Gaelic names. Edinburgh: Jonhston & Bacon. 1973. p. 164. ISBN 0717945499.
  2. ↑ Darton, Michael (1990). The dictionary of Scottish place names : and the elements that go to make them up. Moffat: Lochar. p. 140. ISBN 0948403489.


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