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Mar 26, 2024 · Its name has two possible derivations, either from the Gaelic for red glen, or from a legendary third-century king called Reuther who may have lived in the area. The latter is highly unlikely but a good story, while the former Gaelic derivation has much more credence.
- Hamish Macpherson
Jun 19, 2023 · The name Rutherglen, as well as its Scottish name Ruglen, has been a source of mystery for many. It is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic An Ruadh-Ghleann, which translates to “the red valley”. However, some believe that the derivation could be Welsh or Cumbrian and mean the Rydderch Valley.
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Apr 2, 2024 · Last week I told how Rutherglen’s name was most likely derived from the Gaelic for “red glen”, and that the Romans had occupied the area in the second century, leaving behind the Gallowflat tumulus, a Roman burial site.
- Hamish Macpherson
There has been a market cross in Rutherglen since the 12th century but a later one was demolished in the 18th century. In 1926, the town celebrated the 800th anniversary of its foundation by installing a replica. In 1679, the Rev Thomas made the Rutherglen Proclamation at the cross and affixed a copy to it.
Rutherglen, a royal and parliamentary burgh on the N side of the parish just described, and adjoining the Clyde. It has a station on the Caledonian railway, 2 miles SE of Glasgow. The burgh is of considerable antiquity, and tradition carries its origin back to a mythical Caledonian chief (Reuther) who lived and ruled here some two centuries ...
The name of Rutherglen, as well as its Scots name Ruglen, is perhaps from Scottish Gaelic An Ruadh-Ghleann 'the red valley'. [18] [39] The derivation may also however be Welsh, or Cumbric and mean "the valley of Rydderch".
Jan 4, 2020 · THE name of Rutherglen, or by contraction Ruglen, is commonly said to be derived from king Reuther, or Reutherus, the sixth, in the genealogy of the Kings of Scotland, from Fergus the first.
