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Glengorm
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Glengorm viewed from Cnoc Fuar | |
Location within Argyll and Bute | |
Population | 22 [1] |
OS grid reference | NM439572 |
Civil parish |
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Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF MULL |
Postcode district | PA67 |
Dialling code | 01681 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Glengorm (
The settlement is known for the large 19th century manor that it grew from,
Etymology
The area takes its name from Glengorm Castle which is situated in the estate. The name "Glengorm" is said to originate during the construction of the castle when apparently, Forsyth asked an elderly woman what he should name the manor. The story claims she suggested "Gleann Gorm", meaning blue glen. Forsyth used this name, unaware of the meaning, with the blue in the name referencing the unusual blue smoke visible from the castle, produced when the houses with seaweed and peat inside were burned when the surrounding settlements were cleared.
Glengorm Castle
Glengorm as a settlement is centered around Glengorm Castle, as the home of the owners of the estate and the origin of the current settlement. The house was designed by
Other historical sites
Dùn Ara, also known as Dùn Ara Castle or Dùn Ara Fort, is a ruined medieval
References
- ^ a b Glengorm Castle. "Water Works". Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Glen Gorm Castle Sorn (Mishnish) (Category B Listed Building) (LB11014)". Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ^ James Petre. "Dun Ara: a Norse-period 'harbour' in Mull?". Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Fred, Castle Finders. "Dun Ara Castle, Isle of Mull". Retrieved 3 February 2024.