Summary: Roddy has been on a walk in Caithness on a famous site. The name is in Gaelic and commemorates an even in 1680. The name is Altimarlach or Allt nam Mèirleach and translates as The Burn of the Robbers. Who were the robbers and why are they being commemorated? Roddy sets the scene for a great battle that took place there, the Battle of Altimarlach. Join him and learn more with this week’s letter. Accompanying text is available in both English and Gaelic at bbc.co.uk/litirbheag
