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   Jan 30, 2024 · Many of my chosen towns became the county town for their area and for centuries Lanark gave its name to one of the greatest “shires” in Scotland, which at one time included Glasgow and stretched from the city to the Southern Uplands.

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   Scots town that gave its name to a county (6) On your phone - wherever you are, Crossword Genius is the ideal tool to help beginners learn cryptic crosswords. I believe the answer is: lanark. (Other definitions for lanark that I've seen before include "Scottish town" , "Scots town" , "town in Scotland" .) I've seen this clue in The Times.

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   May 4, 2024 · The clue "Scots town that gave its name to a county" leads us to the answer "LANARK." Here's why this answer fits the clue: Historical Significance: Lanark is a town in Scotland that has a rich history. It is known for its association with William Wallace, a key figure in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

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   Here is the answer for the crossword clue Scots town that gave its name to a county . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 94% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LANARK.

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   Which Scottish town gave its name to a county?

   • The clue "Scots town that gave its name to a county" leads us to the answer "LANARK." Here's why this answer fits the clue: Historical Significance: Lanark is a town in Scotland that has a rich history. It is known for its association with William Wallace, a key figure in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

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   Why is Lanark called Lanarkshire?

   • Long known as the county town of Lanarkshire, that accolade was based on history rather than the reality, which was that Lanark became dwarfed by Glasgow and its hinterland. Indeed, Glasgow became the formal county town of Lanarkshire in the 1890s.

   Lanark: Where Wallace ‘first drew his sword to free his native land

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   How did Argyllshire get its name?

   • It is believed that Argyllshire developed from the old Irish airer, which means “country.” All up, the name means “country of the Gaels.” The Campbell clan ruled Argyll, and their tartan is thought to have inspired the Argyle pattern. Argyle socks date back to 1935. Ayrshire County Ayr’s name came from the River Ayr, which runs through it.

   The Origins of the Names of the Historic Scottish Counties

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   Why is Perthshire called Perthshire?

   • Perthshire comes from the Gaelic word peairt, which means “copse.” In addition to being a historical county in Scotland, Perth is the name of the capital of Western Australia. Renfrewshire

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   Where did County Ayr get its name?

   • County Ayr’s name came from the River Ayr, which runs through it. Ayr is thought to come from the Celtic root ar or adh’ar, which means either “clear” or “rapid,” characteristics of the river. Banffshire There are a few different theories about where Banffshire got its name.

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   How did Nairnshire get its name?

   • Nairnshire got its name from the River Nairn, once known as the River Narann. The exact meaning of the river’s name is unknown. Orkney The Orkney Islands were given their name by the Vikings, whose word for island was ey. The orkn part of the name means “seal” (and sort of sounds like one too!)

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8. www.todayifoundout.com › index › 2014The Origins of the Names of the Historic Scottish Counties

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   Apr 9, 2014 · The county gets its name from the “church for the Selgovae.” Selgovae is believed to mean “the hunters.” Shetland. Shetland comes from the Old Norse hjaltland. A hjalt is also known as the hilt of a sword. It’s believed that the Shetland Islands got this name because they are arranged in a shape that vaguely resembles the hilt of a sword.