Suisgill Lodge, Strath of Kildonan

ID: HC_ARCH3_85031_009 DESCRIPTION: A view of Suisgill Lodge, in Strath of Kildonan, Sutherland, after being damaged by fire in the 1980s. The name Suisgill could originate from a hybrid of Gaelic and Norse, with 'suis' being a translation from Norse for 'roaring' and 'gil' meaning 'ravine' in Gaelic. Located in the vicinity of the Helmsdale River, the lodge was well situated to attract those looking to fish in one of Scotland's greatest salmon rivers. PLACENAME: Suisgill DISTRICT: Kildonan, Loth and Clyne OLD COUNTY/PARISH: SUTHERLAND: Kildonan PERIOD: 1980s SOURCE: The Highland Council Archaeology Unit Asset ID: 13264 KEYWORDS:

• Suisgill Lodge
• Suisgill Estate
• Strath of Killdonan
• Sutherland
• fire
• damage
• Helmsdale River
• fishing