A small village on the south-west shore of the Dornoch Firth in Sutherland, Highland region of Scotland, approximately 1 mile south from Bonar Bridge. The village owes its existence to the 3rd Duke of Sutherland, who controlled the route of the railway from Inverness being built in the early 1860s.
Ardgay
😄 Why It's Funny
'Ardgay' sounds like 'hard gay' when pronounced, creating an obvious double meaning. This makes it appear frequently on lists of humorous British place names.
📍 Location
A place in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Etymology & History
Derives from the Gaelic words 'ard' and 'gaoith,' meaning 'windy height.' The name in Scottish Gaelic is written as Àird Gaoith or Àird Ghaoithe, translating to 'high wind.' The name reflects the Gaelic linguistic heritage common in the Scottish Highlands.