Carraig a' Shleáin

Carraig - Rock a' - (of) the Shleáin - Sleán/(Turf Spade) This hill was supposed to look like a sleán from the South/South west. Shape has changed now due to development.

Carraig a' Shleáin is a small, unnamed hill whose name derives from its resemblance to a traditional turf spade (sleán), though its original shape has been altered by development. The name reflects local landscape interpretation and agricultural heritage, linking the landform to everyday rural life.