Place Names of Ulster
The Ulster-Scots language is all around us in Ulster. Some words are commonly used every day. In this section we see some examples of Ulster-Scots words used in street and road names. If you have other examples why not take a picture and share with us.
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Whappstown (Whapp – Curlew bird)
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<p>Whappstown (Whapp – Curlew bird)</p>
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Shankbridge (Shank - leg)
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<p>Shankbridge (Shank - leg)</p>
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Knowhead Road (Knowe – knowl)
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<p>Knowhead Road (Knowe – knowl)</p>
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Kirk Gardens (Kirk – church)
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<p>Kirk Gardens (Kirk – church)</p>
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Cresentburn (Burn – small stream)
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<p>Cresentburn (Burn – small stream)</p>
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Craigs Road (Craig – rocky outcrop)
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<p>Craigs Road (Craig – rocky outcrop)</p>
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Burnside Road (Burn – small stream)
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<p>Burnside Road (Burn – small stream)</p>
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The Burn Road (Burn – small stream)
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<p>The Burn Road (Burn – small stream)</p>
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Braepark Road (Brae – small hill)
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<p>Braepark Road (Brae – small hill)</p>
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Loan Road (Loan/Loanin – lane)
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<p>Loan Road (Loan/Loanin – lane)</p>
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Pat's Brae (Brae – small hill)
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<p>Pat's Brae (Brae – small hill)</p>
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