On Monday 21st January, Robert McQuistan delivered a talk on local places and how influences on naming from Gaelic, Scots, Norse and Northumbeland, river names have a big influence on naming too. The history of Gaelic in Dumfries and Galloway dates from circa the 9th century, the people spoke a Celtic language, similar to that which has survived in Wales today. A very interesting talk and sparked questions on why places were named.
At our next meeting on 4th February we are having "Let's Talk Bags" with Alison from Dumfries & Galloway Library Services.
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