Pulrossie


Pulrossie is a farm in Sutherland, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is situated on the northern shore of the Kyle of Sutherland, 8 km west of Dornoch. Skibo Castle is 1.5 km to the north-east, while Meikle Ferry is 1.5 km south-east.

Etymology

The name Pulrossie was recorded in 1464 as Pulrossy and may be of Pictish origin. The first element may be *pul meaning "a pool", and the second *ros meaning "promontory".