Quothquan

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Quothquan (also formerly spelled Couth-Boan) (Gaelic: A’ Choitcheann, pronounced [ə xɔʰtʲçən̪ˠ]) is a village in Libberton parish, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.[1] It is located at NS994395, 3km north-west of Biggar, and 6km south-east of Lanark. To the south-west is the 335m high Quothquan Law, topped by the remains of a hill fort.[2]

The name is derived from Gaelic and translates as The Common.

[edit] References

  1. ^ A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (1846), pp. 396-399.. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
  2. ^ Quothquan Law, NMRS number NS93NE 11. RCAHMS. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.


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