The River Braan (Scottish Gaelic: Breamhainn) is a tributary of the River Tay in Scotland. Within the county of Perth and Kinross, it flows 11 miles (17 km) eastwards from Loch Freuchie, near Amulree, and joins the River Tay near Dunkeld.
Etymology
The name Braan is likely of Pritenic origin and derived from *breμ-, meaning "bellow, bray, roar" (Welsh brefu).1 A similar etymological root underlies the names of the rivers Breamish in Northumberland, England, and the Brefi in Ceredigion, Wales.1
References
References
- James, Alan. "A Guide to the Place-Name Evidence" (PDF). SPNS - The Brittonic Language in the Old North. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- Braan, River - Geo.ed.ac.uk
External links
External links
- Guide to the River Braan - ukriversguidebook.co.uk
- SCA opposes Braan hydro proposals
- River Braan fishing beats - Fishingnet.com
56°33′N 3°35′W / 56.550°N 3.583°W / 56.550; -3.583