![]() Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.TullochTulloch Castle Hotel, located in Dingwall, is believed to be haunted.Stirling: Stirling Castle, considered by many to be Scotland’s finest castle.Skibo: Skibo Castle, near Dornoch in the northeast Highlands, is a favorite for destination weddings (including Madonna’s).This is where the Scottish Kings were crowned while they sat on Scone stone (or Stone of Destiny). Holyrood: Holyrood Palace, one of the Queen’s official residences in Scotland, was built in Edinburgh in 1128.Hogwarts: The Scottish Highlands is where the Harry Potter fictional castle is located.Glamis: Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the Queen Mother and an imposing structure that was the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth.FyvieFyvie Castle was once considered a royal castle.BalmoralBalmoral Castle, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert built.Walkers: Walkers Shortbread, which includes Scottie Dogs shortbread cookies, has been made in Highlands since 1898.Īs the Kingdom of Scotland, Scotland had a long list of rulers…would one of these be a good name for your new King or Queen? (See also our complete list of Royal Dog Names).Smokie: Arbroath Smokies, a smoked haddock that serves as Scotland’s own barbecue.Quaich: A small drinking bowl with two handles.Haddie: Finnin Haddie, an chowder-like soup.Bagpipe is a name that’s fun for dogs with loud voices!.Haver (pronounced hay-ver): talking nonsense.Ceilidh Kaylie (pronounced Kaylie): An event that features song and dancing.Tìoraidh (pronounced “cheerie”): see you later.Gillie or GhillieAn ancient Gaelic term that refers to an assistant during a fishing trip or hunting trip.Failte (pronounced “fawl-cha”): Welcome Oder Good day.Shetland Sheepdog (don’t miss our post on Sheltie Dog Names from Shetland!)Īlthough only about 1 percent of Scotland’s residents now speak GaelicThese phrases and many other words are part of everyday life here in Scotland.Border Terrier: This little dog is similar to the Border Collie and hails from the border between England and Scotland.It thrived in the border area between England and Scotland. Border Collie: This Border Collie was first developed in Scotland.The following breeds of dog hail from Scotland We’ve fetched some fun options for Scottish dog names ranging from the most popular male and female names in Scotland to Scottish castles and kings and Gaelic words for a unique dog name all your own! Is your dog Scottish? Do you have a Scottish-ancestry dog? If so, you might want to name your dog after Scotland.
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