2020
NO7355 : Sillo Craig viewed from the coast at Mains of Usan by Montrose
taken 4 years ago, near to Usan, Angus, Scotland
Sillo Craig viewed from the coast at Mains of Usan by Montrose
Scotland's Places, Forfarshire (Angus) O S Name Book 1857-1861, Vol 16 notes an old debate about the name of Sillo Craig which I here quote. "A large mass of dangerous rock partly covered at Low Water, but only accessible during the lowest spring tides. Ships have been frequently lost on this rock which would be better recognised as Silly Rock from this being the name lately given by the Coast Guard officially in Newspapers with reference to the wreck of a ship. It is generally supposed that Silly is a corruption of Sallow Craig. Its dangerous situation & the dark appearance of the place when the Tide rises confirms the origin of Sallow but as before stated Silly is much better [known.] Several will be found who do not recognize Sallow Craig when "Silly Craig" is at once pointed out as a well known name".
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