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| English Term | Facal Gàidhlig | English Note | Nota Gàidhlig | Audio |
| MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT | IONAD-BEAIRT-GHUNNA | |||
| MACHINE GUN POST | IONAD BEAIRT-GHUNNA | An open walled structure built of concrete, brick or sandbags which enclosed one or more machine-guns mounted on lintels for light anti-aircraft and ground defence. | Structar fosgailte le ballachan concrait, bhreigean no bhagaichean-gainmhich a bha mun cuairt air co-dhiù aon bheairt-ghunna air leinnteil mar dhìon aotram talmhainn is an aghaidh phlèanaichean. | |
| MACHINE SHOP | BÙTH INNEALAN | Engineering workshop housing specialized machinery such as lathes, presses, etc., for making machines. | Ceàrdach einnseanaireachd sa bheil innealan sònraichte mar dheilean, innealan-fàsgaidh is msaa airson innealan a dhèanamh. | |
| MACHINE TOOL WORKS | FACTARAIDH BHEART-INNEALAN | A site where machine tools are manufactured. | Làrach far a bheilear a' dèanamh beart-innealan. | |
| MACHINERY | INNEALRADH | Apparatus used for applying a mechanical force, or to perform a particular function. Use more specific type where known. | Inneal a chleachdar gus cumhachd mheacanaigeach a chur an gnìomh air rud no inneal a nì gnìomh sònraichte. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MACHINERY PLINTH | STÈIDH INNEALRAIDH | A concrete or stone platform which provides a secure, flat base for machinery. | Ùrlar concrait no cloiche a tha na bhun-stèidh thèarainte rèidh airson innealan. | |
| Machrie Moor, Stone Circle, Arran | Sliabh Mhacharaidh, Tursachan, Arainn | |||
| MacLellan's Castle | Caisteal MhicIllFhinnein | |||
| MADRAS FACTORY | FACTARAIDH MADRAS | A factory where madras is produced. Madras is a lace-like fabric woven from cotton yarn. | Factaraidh far a bheilear a' dèanamh madras. Tha madras na aodach a tha coltach ri lios ach a thèid a dhèanamh de shnàth cotain. | |
| MAGAZINE | ARMLANN | A building in which a supply of arms, ammunition and provisions for armed forces is stored. | Togalach far a bheilear a' stòradh buill-airm, connadh-gunna is biadh airson feachdan an airm. | |
| Maiden Stone | Clach na Maighdinn | |||
| MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP | BÙTH-CÀRAIDH | A building or room used for the maintenance of the buildings and facilities in a large complex, such as a hospital, school or factory. | Togalach no seòmar a chleachdar ann an obair-chàraidh de thogalaichean is goireasan aig aitreabh mòr, can ospadal, sgoil no factaraidh. | |
| MALT BARN | SABHAL-BRACHA | |||
| MALT HOUSE | TAIGH-BRACHA | A building with malt kilns for the malting of grains and with other similar equipment for brewing work. | Togalach sa bheil àthan-brachaidh airson brachadh shìol agus le acainnean eile coltach ri sin airson obair-ghrùide. | |
| MALT KILN | ÀTH-BHRACHA | A kiln, usually with a pyramidal roof and capped vent, used to arrest the germination process in malted barley. Found on the site of a malt house. | Àth, mar is trice le mullach biorramaideach is luidhear le ceann air, a chleachdar gus crìoch a chur air failleanachadh ann am brachadh an eòrna. Gheibhear seo air làrach sabhail-bhrachaidh. | |
| MALTINGS | TAIGH-BRACHA | A building or group of buildings where grain is processed through germination, to produce malt. | Togalach no grunn thogalaichean far a bheilear a' failleanachadh sìol gus braich a dhèanamh. | |
| MAN HOLE | SAITSE-SGRÙDAIDH | |||
| MANAGED WOODLAND | COILLTEACH AIR A MANAIDSEADH | An area of cultivated, managed woodland producing wood which is used for a variety of purposes. | Fearann coillteach fo stiùireadh far a bheilear a' fàs fiodh a thèid a chleachdadh ann an diofar dòighean. | |
| MANAGERS HOUSE | TAIGH-MANAIDSEIR | A purpose-built dwelling for the manager of a factory, works, textile mill, etc, often found within the complex itself. | Àite-còmhnaidh a chaidh a thogail do mhanaidsear factaraidh no muileann-clòtha 's msaa, gu math tric am broinn nan togalaichean-obrach iad fhèin. | |
| MANAGERS HOUSE (1) | TAIGH A MHANAIDSEIR | A purpose-built dwelling for the manager of a factory, works, textile mill, etc, often found within the complex itself. | Àite-còmhnaidh a chaidh a thogail do mhanaidsear factaraidh no muileann-clòtha 's msaa, gu math tric am broinn an aitreibh fhèin. | |
| MANGANESE QUARRY | CUARAIDH MANGAINEIS | An open-air site where manganese is extracted from the ground. | Làrach a tha fosgailte dha na speuran far a bheilear a' dùsgadh mangaineis. | |
| MANHOLE | SAITSE-SGRÙDAIDH | |||
| MANOR | MAINEAR | An area of land consisting of the lord's demesne and of lands from whose holders he may exact certain fees, etc. | Pìos talmhainn a tha na thìrleach tighearna agus fearann air an togadh e cìsean àraidh is msaa. | |
| MANOR HOUSE | TAIGH-MAINEIR | The principal house of a manor or village. | Prìomh-thaigh aig mainear no baile. | |
| MANSE | MANSA | The residence of a clergyman, usually a Presbyterian minister. | Àite-còmhnaidh clèirich, mar is trice ministear clèireach. | |
| MANSION | MAINSEAN | |||
| MANUPORT | NULL | An unmodified stone or other natural object that could only have been transported to a site by human agency. | Clach no oibseact nàdarra nach deach atharrachadh ach nach biodh ann mur an robh mac an duine ga giùlain ann. | |
| MANURE PIT | SLOC-INNEARACH | |||
| MANURE WORKS | IONAD OBAIR-INNEARACH | |||
| Mar's Wark | Mars Wark | |||
| MARBLE QUARRY | CUARAIDH MARMOIR | A place where marble is extracted from the ground. | Làrach far a bheilear a' dùsgadh marmor às an talamh. | |
| MARINA | MARINA | A dock or basin, often inland, used for mooring yachts and other small pleasure craft. | Doca no amar, gu math tric am broinn na tìre, a chleachdar mar acarsaid airson iachtaichean is bàtaichean-athais eile. | |
| Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 | Achd na Mara (Alba) 2010 | |||
| Marine Conservation Orders | Òrdughan Glèidhteachas na Mara | |||
| MARINE CONSTRUCTION SITE | LÀRACH TOGAIL BHÀTAICHEAN | Buildings, sites and structures associated with the construction and repair of ships and boats. | Togalaichean, làraichean is structaran a tha co-cheangailte ri togail is càraidh longan is bhàtaichean. | |
| Marine Scotland | Alba na Mara | |||
| MARITIME | A MHUIR | |||
| Maritime Coastguard Agency | Buidheann Cuantach nam Maor-cladaich | |||
| MARITIME HOUSE | TAIGH-MARA | The residences of people associated with the sea. | Àitichean-còmhnaidh aig daoine a tha ris a' mhuir. | |
| MARITIME OBSTRUCTION | BOGHA-FUADAIN | Seabed, anchorage and/or harbour bottom debris of uncertain origin and (generally) mixed nature, commonly recognised as forming a hazard to navigation. | Sprùilleach air grunnd na mara, grunnd acarsaid no grunnd calaidh 's gun fhios cò às a thàinig e agus (mar is trice) measgaichte. Thathar a' coimhead air mar chunnart do luingeas mar is trice. | |
| MARITIME OFFICE | OIFIS CHÙISEAN-MARA | A building from where marine operations are directed. | Togalach a thathar a' stiùireadh cùisean na mara uaithe. | |
| MARKER CAIRN | CÀRN-COMHARRACHAIDH | A cairn of no great antiquity, erected to mark a particular spot in the landscape, often used as a marker or directional aid in upland areas. | Càrn nach eil glè àrsaidh a chaidh a thogail gus àite a chomharradh san tìr, gu math tric mar chomharra no gleus-stiùiridh air aonadh no bràigh. | |
| MARKER POST | POST-COMHARRACHAIDH | A post, usually made of wood or metal, erected to mark a particular spot in the landscape, but the purpose of which is unknown. | Post, mar is trice de mheatailt no fiodh, a chaidh a thogail gus àite sònraichte san tìr a chomharradh ach gun fhios dè an rud a tha e a' comharradh. | |
| MARKER STONE | CLACH-CHOMHARRACHAIDH | A post made of stone erected to mark a particular spot in the landscape, but the purpose of which is unknown. | Post cloiche a chaidh a thogail gus àite sònraichte san tìr a chomharradh ach gun fhios dè an rud a tha e a' comharradh. | |
| MARKET | MARGAID | An open area, covered space or building where goods or livestock are bought and sold. It may be a permanent establishment or an event held periodically. Use specific term where known. | Raon fosgailte, àite fo mhullach no togalach far a bheil bathar no crodh ga reic 's ga cheannach. Dh'fhaoidte gum bi seo ann gu buan no gun cumar e o àm gu àm. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MARKET CROSS | CROIS MARGAID | A cross found in a market place. | Crois a tha air àite-margaid. | |
| MARKET HALL | TALLA-MARGAID | A purpose built covered market hall, usually 19th century. | Talla-margaid le mullach a chaidh a thogail a dh'aona-ghnothach, mar is trice às an 19mh linn. | |
| MARKET HOUSE | TAIGH-MARGAID | A market building, pre-19th century, incorporating other function rooms, e.g. theatres, courtrooms, schoolrooms. | Togalach margaide a chaidh a thogail ron 19mh linn aig a bheil seòmraichean airson rudan eile, m.e. taigh-cluich, seòmraichean-cùirte, seòmraichean-teagaisg. | |
| MARKET PLACE | IONAD-MARGAID | An area where public markets are held, often a town square or a widened street. | Àite far an cumar margaidean, gu math tric iar ceàrnag a' bhaile no sràid leathann. | |
| MARKET STANCE | STANNA MARGAID | An area in a market place set aside for the erection of a market stall. | Àite sònraichte air àite-margaid far an tèid stannd margaid a thogail. | |
| MARRIAGE STONE | CLACH-PHÒSAIDH | A stone inscribed with the initials of a bride and groom, usually accompanied by a date, and found on a lintel or set into a wall. | Clach anns an deach na ciad litrichean nan ainmean aig bean is fear bainnse a sgrìobadh, mar is trice le ceann-là. Bhiodh a' chlach fhèin na h-àrd-doras mar is trice no am broinn balla. | |
| MARRIED QUARTERS | TAIGHEAN LUCHD-AIRM PÒSTA | Purpose built accommodation for members of the armed forces and their families. | Àitichean-fuirich a chaidh a thogail a dh'aona-ghnothach do bhuill nam feachdan armaichte 's na teaghlaichean aca. | |
| MARSHALLING YARD | SEACHADAN SEÒRSACHAIDH | A series of parallel railway sidings on which goods wagons originating from different locations can be sorted or re-sorted into new trains before being despatched to their next destination or sorting points. | Sreath de thaobh-rèilean co-shìnte far an gabh carbadan-rèile bathair o dhiofar àitichean a sheòrsachadh no ath-sheòrsachadh air trèanaichean ùra mus tèid an cur air falbh gun cheann-uidhe aca no ionad seòrsachaidh eile. | |
| MARTELLO TOWER | TÙR MHARTELLO | A coastal gun/watch tower built as part of the anti-invasion defences during the Napoleonic Wars. | Tùr freiceadain/ghunnaichean air a' chladach a chaidh a thogail mar phàirt dhe na goireasan dìon o ionnsaighean aig àm Chogaidhean Napoleon. | |
| MASH HOUSE | TAIGH-MASGAIDH | A brewery building where malt is mixed with hot water to form wort. | Taigh-grùide far a bheilear a' measgachadh braich le uisge teth gus brailis. | |
| MASONIC HALL | TALLA NAN SAOR-CHLACHAIREAN | A meeting place for freemasons. | Àite-coinneachaidh airson saor-chlachairean. | |
| MASONS HALL | TALLA NAN SAOR-CHLACHAIREAN | |||
| MAUSOLEUM | MAUSOLEUM | A monumental burial place, usually for a single person or a family. | Cuimhneachan àite-tìodhlacaidh, mar is trice do dh'aonan no do theaghlach. | |
| Mavisbank House & Policies | Taigh Mavisbank & Poileasaidhean | |||
| Maybole Collegiate Church | Eaglais Cholaisteach Maybole | |||
| MAZE | IOMA-SHLIGHE | A confusing and baffling network of paths or passages, often set within a formal garden and bounded by high hedges or walls. | Pàtran breisleachail 's toinnte de shlighean is trannsachan, gu math tric ann an gàrradh foirmeil 's le callaidean no ballachan àrda mun cuairt air. | |
| MEAL MARKET | MARGAID MINE | A market where meal (cereal) is sold. | Margadh far a bheilear a' reic min. | |
| MEAL MILL | MUILEANN-MINE | |||
| MEASURED MILE MARKER | COMHARRA MÌLE TOMHAISTE | A pair of landmark posts intended to be viewed in transit to define one end of an accurately measured mile (on a known bearing) used to verify the performance of ships following construction or refit. | Paidhir de phuist a tha nan comharran-stiùiridh 's air a bheilear a' coimhead orra rè seòlaidh gus aon cheann de mhìle thomhaiste cheart a shocrachadh (air cùrsa aithnichte) gus dèanadas longan a dhearbhadh an dèidh obair-thogail no obair-chàraidh. | |
| MEASURING POND | AMAR-TOMHAIS-UISGE | A pond or basin on a river, canal or reservoir in which the level of the water passing through is measured. | Amar no linn ann an abhainn, canail no stòr-uisge far a bheilear a' tomhas ìre an uisge a tha a' dol troimhe. | |
| MEAT MARKET | MARGAID FEÒLA | A commercial premises or public space where meat is traded. | Ionad malairteach no raon poblach far a bheilear a' reic feòil. | |
| MECHANICS INSTITUTE | INSTITIUD NAM MEACANAIG | A building where artisans could learn more about their craft, and the scientific and theoretical principles behind it, by attending lectures and the use of the reading room facilities. | Togalach far am b' urrainn do dhaoine barrachd ionnsachadh mun cheàrd aca agus na prionnsabalan teòirigeach ann 's iad ag èisteachd ri òraidean agus a' cleachdadh nan goireasan san t-seòmar-leughaidh. | |
| MEETING HALL | TALLA CRUINNEACHAIDH | A place where people meet for entertainment, discussion or assembly. Use more specific term where known. | Àite far an cruinnich daoine airson fèisteas, deasbad no tionalan. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MEETING PLACE | ÀITE-CRUINNEACHAIDH | A building or open space where people assemble or gather. | Togalach no blàr far an tig daoine còmhla cruinn. | |
| Meigle Sculptured Stones | Clach Gràbhalta Mhìgeil | |||
| MEMORIAL | CUIMHNEACHAN | |||
| MEMORIAL STONE | CLACH-CHUIMHNE | |||
| MENTAL HOSPITAL | OSPADAL LEIGHEAS-INNTINN | |||
| Merchant Shipping Act 1995 | Achd na Cabhlaich Mharsantachd 1995 | |||
| MERCHANTS HOUSE | TAIGH-MARSANTA | Originally, a house of higher social status in a town or port, often with a storage cellar. | Taigh aig cuideigin aig an robh inbhe nas àirde ann am baile no port, gu math tric le seilear stòrais. | |
| MERCHANTS HOUSE (1) | TAIGH A MHARSANTA | Originally, a house of higher social status in a town or port, often with a storage cellar. | Taigh aig cuideigin aig an robh inbhe nas àirde ann am baile no port, gu math tric le seilear stòrais. | |
| Merkland Cross, Woodhouse | Crois na Mairg, Taigh-fhiodh | |||
| MESS | SEÒMAR-COMAIDH | A military dining room where members of the armed forces eat and take recreation. | Seòmar-bìdh an airm far an gabh buill nam feachdan armaichte biadh is fois. | |
| METAL CASK FACTORY | FACTARAIDH CHASGAICHEAN MEATAILT | A factory that produces metal casks for containing alcoholic beverages and other liquids. | Factaraidh a tha a' dèanamh casgaichean meatailt airson anns an tèid deoch-làidir no lionntan eile a chumail. | |
| METAL EXTRACTION SITE | IONAD CLADHACH MEATAILT | Buildings, sites and structures associated with the extraction of metal ores. | Togalaichean, làraichean is structaran a tha co-cheangailte ri dùsgadh clachan-mèinnir. | |
| METAL INDUSTRY SITE | IONAD GNÌOMHACHAS MHEATAILTEAN | Buildings, sites and structures associated with the metal industry. | Togalaichean, làraichean is structaran a tha co-cheangailte ris a' ghnìomhachas mheatailt. | |
| METAL PROCESSING SITE | LÀRACH GIULLACHD MEATAILT | Buildings, sites and structures associated with the processing of non ferrous metal ores. | Togalaichean, làraichean is structaran a tha co-cheangailte ri giullachd clachan-mèinnir neo-iarainneach. | |
| METAL PRODUCT SITE | LÀRACH BATHAR MEATAILT | Buildings, sites and structures associated with the manufacture of products from metals. | Togalaichean, làraichean is structaran a tha co-cheangailte ri saothrachadh bathair de mheatailtean. | |
| METAL PRODUCTION FURNACE | FÙIRNEIS MHEATAILTEAN | A furnace where metal is manufactured from ore. | Fùirneis far a bheilear a' dèanamh meatailte de chlachan-mèinn. | |
| METAL REFINING WORKS | FACTARAIDH FÌNEACHADH MEATAILT | |||
| METAL SMELTING SITE | LÀRACH LEAGHADH MEATAILT | Buildings, sites and structures associated with the smelting of metals. | Togalaichean, làraichean is structaran a tha co-cheangailte ri leaghadh mheatailtean. | |
| METAL WORKERS WORKSHOP | BÙTH LUCHD-OBRACH MEATAILT | A workshop used by a person who works in base or precious metals. | Ceàrdach a tha ga chleachdadh le cuideigin a dh'obraicheas le meatailtean neo-uasal no uasal. | |
| METAL WORKING SITE | IONAD OBAIR-MHEATAILT | A site where metal is worked. Use specific term where known. | Factaraidh far a bheilear ag obair air meatailt. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| METAL WORKS | FACTARAIDH MHEATAILTEAN | A complex of buildings used for the processing of metals. Use more specific type where known. | Aitreabh thogalaichean far a bheilear a' giullachd mheatailtean. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| METHODIST COLLEGE | COLAISTE NAM MEATODACH | |||
| MICROELECTRONICS FACTORY | FACTARAIDH BATHAR MICRO-EILEIGTRONAIGS | A factory complex where computer chips are manufactured. | Aitreabh factaraidh far a bheilear a' dèanamh sgealbagan choimpiutairean. | |
| MIDDEN | SITIG | A refuse heap, often associated with a building or settlement. | Dùnan sgudail, mar is trice co-cheangailte ri togalach no tuineachadh. | |
| Middle Ages | Meadhan-Aoisean | |||
| MILE PLATE | CLACH-MHÌLE | A plate, usually of wood or metal, set up on a road, canal or railway to mark the miles from or to a place. | Pleata, mar is trice fear fiodha no meatailt, a chaidh a shuidheachadh aig rathad, canal no rathad-iarainn gus na mìltean o àite no a dh'ionnsaigh àite a chomharradh. | |
| MILEPOST | POST-MÌLE | A post or pillar set up alongside a road to mark the miles from, or to, a place or places. | Post no carragh ri taobh rathaid a chomharraicheas uiread a mhìltean a tha àite (no àitichean) air falbh uaithe no an t-astar d' an ionnsaidh. | |
| MILESTONE | CLACH-MHÌLE | A stone, often erected at one mile intervals, on which are marked the distances to specified locations in miles. | Clach, gu math tric mìle an dèidh mìle, a chomharraicheas an t-astar a dh'ionnsaidh àitichean sònraichte ann am mìltean. | |
| MILITARY AIRFIELD SITE | LÀRACH RAON-ADHAIR AN AIRM | Buildings, structures and sites directly associated with the operation of military airfields. | Togalaichean, structaran is làraichean aig a bheil ceangal dìreach ri obrachadh raointean-adhair an airm. | |
| MILITARY BASE | IONAD-AIRM | A building or group of buildings, often surrounded by a system of fortifications, used as a residential and training site by members of an armed force. | Togalach no grunn thogalaichean, gu tric le rian daingneachaidh mun cuairt orra, a chleachdas buill nam feachdan armaichte mar àite-còmhnaidh 's làrach trèanaidh. | |
| MILITARY BUILDING | TOGALACH AIRM | A building of unknown purpose found at a military site. Use more specific type where known. | Togalach air làrach airm ach gun fhios dè air a shon a bha e. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MILITARY CAMP | CAMPA AIRM | A site where a body of troops is temporarily or permanently lodged, with or without entrenchments and fortifications. | Làrach far a bheil àite-còmhnaidh aig feachd, gu buan no rè seal, le no as aonais dìgean is daingneachadh. | |
| MILITARY CAUSEWAY | CABHSAIR AIRM | A road or pathway raised above surrounding low, wet or uneven ground, and constructed and used for a primarily military purpose. | Rathad no ceum os cionn talmhainn ìseal, fliuch no garbh mun cuairt air a chaidh a thogail gu sònraichte airson adhbharan armailteach. | |
| MILITARY DEPOT | STÒR AIRM | A building or group of buildings, often enclosed by a system of fortifications, used by an armed force for the storage and distribution of military equipment. | Togalach no grunn thogalaichean, gu math tric le rian daingneachaidh mun cuairt orra, a tha ga chleachdadh le feachd airson acainnean an airm a stòradh 's a sgaoileadh. | |
| MILITARY HEADQUARTERS | PRÌOMH-OIFIS AN AIRM | The command centre of military operations. | Ionad-stiùiridh gnìomhachdan an airm. | |
| MILITARY HOUSING | TAIGHEADAS AIRM | Dwellings for members of the armed forces. This includes family homes outside a military base. | Taighean-còmhnaidh do bhuill nam feachdan armaichte. Tha seo a' gabhail a-steach dachaighean theaghlaichean taobh a-muigh bunait an airm. | |
| MILITARY INSTALLATION | IONAD-AIRM | A site where military equipment and supporting personnel are located. | Làrach far a bheil acainnean an airm agus luchd-obrach taice. | |
| MILITARY OBSERVATION SITE | LÀRACH FAIRE AIRM | Buildings, structures and sites for the detection of encroaching enemy forces. | Togalaichean, structaran is làraichean leis am mothaichear do nàmhaid a' tighinn dlùth. | |
| MILITARY RESIDENCE | TOGALACH-CÒMHNAIDH AIRM | A residence for military personnel. | Àite-fuirich airson luchd-obrach an airm. | |
| MILITARY ROAD | RATHAD AIRM | A road constructed primarily for the rapid movement of military personnel, vehicles and equipment. | Rathad a chaidh a thogail gu sònraichte airson muinntir, carbadan is acainnean an airm a ghluasad gu luath. | |
| MILITARY SIGNALLING SITE | LÀRACH-SIOGNALAIDH AIRM | Buildings and structures used for sending and receiving signals. | Togalach agus structaran a chleachdar airson siognailean a chur 's fhaighinn. | |
| MILITARY SUPPORT BUILDING | TOGALACH-TAICE AIRM | Ancillary buildings and structures associated with a military base. | Togalaichean is structaran taice a tha cho-cheangailte ri bunait an airm. | |
| MILITARY TRAINING AREA | RAON-TRÈANADH AIRM | |||
| MILITARY TRAINING SITE | LÀRACH TRÈANAIDH AN AIRM | Buildings, structures and sites for the training of military personnel. | Togalaichean, structaran agus làraichean airson trèanadh luchd-obrach an airm. | |
| MILITARY TRANSPORT SITE | LÀRACH CÒMHDHAIL AN AIRM | Sites and structures for the transport of military personnel, vehicles and armaments. | Làraichean is structaran airson giùlan luchd-obrach, carbadan is buill-airm an airm. | |
| MILITARY WAY | SLIGHE AIRM | |||
| MILL | MUILEANN | A factory used for processing raw materials. Use more specific term where known. | Factaraidh far a bheilear a' giullachd stuthan amh. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MILL DAM | DAMA MUILINN | A dam constructed across a stream to raise its water-level and make it available to power a mill wheel. | Dama a chaidh a thogail thairis air allt gus ìre an uisge àrdachadh ach an gabh roth-muilinn obrachadh air. | |
| MILL HOUSE | TAIGH A MHUILLEIR | The residence of a miller, often attached to a mill, brewery or distillery. | Àite-còmhnaidh muilleir, gu math tric ri muilleann, taigh-grùide no taigh-staile. | |
| MILL POND | LOCH A MHUILINN | The area of water retained behind a mill dam for driving a mill. | An t-uisge a tha ga chumail air cùlaibh dama muilinn gus muileann obrachadh. | |
| MILLERS HOUSE | TAIGH A MHUILLEIR | |||
| MILLSTONE QUARRY | CUARAIDH CHLACHAN-MUILINN | A site where millstones have been quarried. Circular depressions may be visible, along with unfinished or broken millstones. | Làrach far an robhar a' dùsgadh clachan-muilinn. Dh'fhaoidte gu bheil lagan cruinne ri fhaicinn ann agus clachan-muilinn nach eil buileach deiseil no briste. | |
| MILLWRIGHTS SHOP | BUTH SHAOR-MHUILINN | |||
| MILLWRIGHTS WORKSHOP | BÙTH-OBRACH SHAOR-MHUILINN | A workshop where industrial machinery and equipment is repaired and maintained. | Buth-obrach far a bheilear a' càradh 's a' glèidheadh acainnean is goireasan gnìomhachais. | |
| MINE | MÈINN | An excavation made in the earth for the purpose of digging out metallic ores, coal, salt, precious stones and other minerals. Use specific term where known. | Cladhach san talamh airson clachan-mèinnir, gual, salann, seòid is mèinnearan eile a dhùsgadh. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MINE BUILDING | TOGALACH MÈINNE | A building found at the surface at the site of a mine. Use specific type where known. | Togalach a tha air uachdar na talmhainn air làrach mèinne. Cleachd seòrsa nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MINE LIFTING AND WINDING STRUCTURE | STRUCTAR TOGAIL ACAINN IS ROTHAIGEADH MÈINNE | Buildings and structures associated with lifting and winding at the site of a mine. | Togalaichean is structaran a tha co-cheangailte ri togail is toinneamh air làrach mèinne. | |
| MINE SHAFT | TOLL MÈINNE | A vertical or inclined excavation giving access to an underground mine. | Cladhach dìreach no claon air an ruigear mèinn fon talamh. | |
| MINE WORKINGS | LÀRACH OBAIR-MÈINNE | An area of mining activity, where excavations have extracted ores, coal, salt or precious stones. Use specific MINE type where known eg LEAD MINE. | Àite far a bheilear ri mèinnearachd, daoine a' dùsgadh clachan-mèinnir, gual, salann no seudan às an talamh. Cleachd MÈINN shònraichte ma tha fhios cò tè, m.e. MÈINN LUAIDHE. | |
| MINERAL EXTRACTION SITE | LÀRACH CLADHACH MHÈINNIREAN | Sites where minerals are extracted from the ground. | Làrach far a bheilear a' dùsgadh mèinnearan às an talamh. | |
| MINERAL PRODUCT SITE | IONAD BATHAR MÈINNIREACH | Buildings and sites associated with the production of materials made from minerals. | Togalaichean is làraichean a tha co-cheangailte ri saothrachadh stuthan a nithear de mhèinnearan. | |
| MINERAL RAILWAY | RÈILE MHÈINNEARAN | A railway used specifically to transport coal and other minerals. | Rathad-iarainn a tha gu sònraichte airson giùlan guail is chlachan-mèinneir eile. | |
| MINERAL WATER FACTORY | FACTARAIDH UISGE-MÈINNIREACH | A factory which produces artificial imitations of mineral water, such as soda water. | Factaraidh a nì uisge-iarainn fuadain, can uisge-sòda. | |
| MINERAL WATER WORKS | FACTARAIDH UISGE MÈINNEARACH | |||
| MINERS CAMP | CAMPA MHÈINNEARAN | A group of buildings or structures used as temporary accommodation for miners. | Grunn thogalaichean no structaran sealach a bha nan àite-còmhnaidh do mhèinnearan. | |
| MINERS COTTAGE | TAIGH-MÈINNEIR | A cottage purpose built by an employer for the accommodation of a miner and his family. | Taigh beag a chaidh a thogail a dh'aona-ghnothach le fastaiche airson còmhnaidh mèinneir agus a chuid teaghlaich. | |
| MINERS INSTITUTE | INSTITIÙD NAM MÈINNEARAN | |||
| MINERS ROW | BARRAID THAIGHEAN-MHÈINNEIREAN | A row of cottages built as accommodation for miners and their families. | Sreath de thaighean beaga a chaidh a thogail mar àitichean-còmhnaidh do mhèinnearan 's na teaghlaichean aca. | |
| MINERS VILLAGE | BAILE MHÈINNEARAN | A model village, built to provide accommodation for workers in a specific coal mine. | Baile dealbhaichte a chaidh a thogail mar àite-fuirich dhan luchd-obrach ann am mèinn guail shònraichte. | |
| MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE | INSTITIÙD MATHAS NAM MÈINNEARAN | |||
| MINIATURE RAILWAY | MEANBH-RÈILE | A small-scale railway, often for the transportation of children at a place of recreation. | Rathad-iarainn beag, gu math tric airson clann a' gluasad mun cuairt aig ionad chur-seachadan. | |
| MINING INDUSTRY SITE | LÀRACH GNÌOMHACHAS MÈINNEARACHD | Buildings and structures associated with the mining industry. | Togalaichean is structaran a tha co-cheangailte ris a' ghnìomhachas mhèinnearachd. | |
| MINT | TAIGH-CÙINNIDH | A place where money is coined under public authority. | Àite far a bheilear a' cùinneadh airgead fo ùghdarras poblach. | |
| MISSION HALL | TALLA MISEIN | A building used for meetings and worship by a religious community attempting to establish its faith in a particular area. | Togalach a thathar a' cleachdadh airson coinneamhan agus adhradh le coimhearsnachd chràbhach a tha a' feuchainn ris a' chreideamh aca a stèidheachadh san sgìre. | |
| MISSIONARY COLLEGE | COLAISTE NAM MISEANARAIDHEAN | |||
| MOAT | DÌG | A wide ditch surrounding a building, usually filled with water. Use with relevant site type where known eg CASTLE, TOWER HOUSE. | Dìg leathann a tha mun cuairt air togalach, mar is trice le uisge ann. Cleachd seòrsa iomchaidh na làraich ma tha fios air, m.e. CAISTEAL, TAIGH-TÙIR. | |
| MOATED SITE | LÀRACH LE DÌG | A site enclosed within a moat, normally rectangular on plan, and believed to be medieval in date. | Làrach mun a bheil staing, mar is trice air plana ceart-cheàrnach agus daoine dhen bheachd gur ann às na meadhan-aoisean a tha e. | |
| MODEL VILLAGE | BAILE DEALBHAICHTE | A planned village or settlement. | Baile no tuineachadh a chaidh a phlanadh. | |
| MONASTERY | MANACHAINN | A complex of buildings inhabited by a community of men living in seclusion under religious vows. | Aitreabh thogalaichean sa bheil coimhearsnachd de dh'fhireannaich a' fuireach ann an dòrramanachd fo bhòid chràbhach. | |
| MONASTERY GATEHOUSE | TAIGH-GEATA MANACHAINN | |||
| MONASTIC DWELLING | TAIGH-CÒMHNAIDH NEACH-CLÈIREACH | A residence for a member of a religious community eg. Abbot, Prior, Manciple etc. | Àite-còmhnaidh aig ball coimhearsnachd cràbhach, m.e. aba, priòir, ceallair is msaa. | |
| MONASTIC SETTLEMENT | FEARANN MANACHAINN | Buildings and land associated with a monastery. | Togalaichean is talamh a tha co-cheangailte ri manachainn. | |
| MONORAIL | AONA-RÈILE | A single track railway. | Rathad-iarainn aig nach eil ach an aon traca. | |
| MONUMENT | CARRAGH | |||
| MONUMENTAL SCULPTORS WORKS | GÀRRADH SNAIGHEADH CHLACHAN-CUIMHNE | |||
| MOORING STAGE | IONAD-ACRACHAIDH | A structure to which a boat is secured. | Structar ris an ceanglar bàta. | |
| MOOT | IONAD-MÒID | An outdoor meeting place. | Àite a-muigh airson cruinneachadh ann. | |
| MOOT HILL | TOM A' MHÒID | A natural or artificial hill used as a meeting place, often the site of a local court. | Tom nàdarra no fuadain a bhite a' cleachdadh mar àite cruinneachaidh, ionad cùirte ionadail gu math tric. | |
| MORT HOUSE | TAIGH NAM MARBH | A building, usually within a churchyard, used for the temporary and secure storage of human remains prior to burial. | Togalach, mar is trice air cill, a chleachdar mar stòras sealach is tèarainte de chuip dhaoine mus tèid an tìodhlacadh. | |
| MORT SAFE | DÌONACHD CUIRP | An iron frame placed over a coffin or at the entrance to a grave to act as a deterrent against resurrectionists. | Frèam iarainn a chaidh a chur os cionn ciste-laighe no a chaidh a chur aig doras uaighe gus casg a chur air luchd-aiseirighe. | |
| MORTAR | PRONNADAIR | |||
| MORTAR STONE | POIT-PRONNAIDH | |||
| Morton Castle | Caisteal Morton | |||
| MORTUARY | MARBHLANN | A building or room used for holding, viewing or identifying dead bodies prior to burial or cremation. | Togalach no seòmar airson cuirp mharbha a chumail no airson coimhead orra no aithne a thoirt orra mus tèid an tìodhlaigeadh no an losgadh. | |
| MORTUARY ENCLOSURE | CRÒ NAM MARBH | A rectangular or sub-rectangular enclosure of Neolithic date, assumed to have been used for the exposure of human remains prior to secondary burial. | Lann cheart-cheàrnach no cha mhòr cheart-cheàrnach à Linn Ùr na Cloiche 's beachd gun deach a chleachdadh gus iarsmaidhean daonna a nochdadh ris na speuran mus deach an tìodhlacadh an dàrna turas. | |
| MOSQUE | MOSG | A Muslim temple or place of worship. | Teampall no àite-adhraidh Muslamach. | |
| Moss Farm Road, Stone Circle | Rathad Sliabh nan Carraigean, Tursachan | |||
| MOTEL | TAIGH-ÒSTA MOTARACHD | A long, low-rise building consisting of rows of attached individual suites of rooms used for overnight accommodation by motorists. | Togalach fada ìseal sa bheil aonadan fa leth de sheòmraichean taobh ri taobh ann an sreath mar chuid-oidhche do mhotaraichean. | |
| MOTOR CAR FACTORY | FACTARAIDH CHÀRAICHEAN | |||
| MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT | CUAIRT RÈISEADH CHÀRAICHEAN | |||
| MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING SITE | IONAD EINNSEANAIREACHD CHARBADAN | Buildings and sites associated with the manufacture of motor vehicles. | Togalaichean agus làraichean a tha co-cheangailte ri saothrachadh carbadan motair. | |
| MOTOR VEHICLE SHOWROOM | SEÒMAR-TAISBEANAIDH CHÀRAICHEAN | A building or room where motor vehicles are exhibited for sale. | Togalach no seòmar far a bheilear a' taisbeanadh carbadan-motair a tha ri an reic. | |
| MOTOR VEHICLE SHOWROOM (1) | SEÒMAR-TAISBEANAIDH MHOTAIREAN | A building or room where motor vehicles are exhibited for sale. | Togalach no seòmar far a bheilear a' taisbeanadh carbadan-motair a tha ri an reic. | |
| MOTOR WORKS | FACTARAIDH CHÀRAICHEAN | |||
| MOTORING CALL BOX | BOGSA-FÒN ÈIGINN-RATHAID | A roadside telephone box used by motorists in need of assistance. | Bogsa-fòn ri taobh an rathaid airson draibhearan càr 's iad feumach air cuideachadh. | |
| MOTORWAY | MÒR-RATHAD | A broad highway designed for high-speed traffic, with two or more carriageways for vehicles travelling in either direction. | Rathad-mòr leathann a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson trafaig a shiubhlas aig astar mòr le co-dhiù dà shlighe air gach taobh dheth airson carbadan. | |
| MOTORWAY INTERCHANGE | SNAIDHM MHÒR-RATHAIDEAN | A system of interconnected roads and bridges, designed to connect efficiently two or more motorways and other roads. | Siostam de rathaidean is drochaidean co-cheangailte a chaidh a dhealbhadh gus co-dhiù dà rathad-mòr is rathaidean eile a cheangal ri chèile gu èifeachdach. | |
| MOTTE | DÙN | A steep-sided artificial mound on which the principal tower of a castle is set. | Torr fuadain cas air a bheil prìomh-tùr caisteil. | |
| MOTTE AND BAILEY | DÙN IS GÀRRADH | An early form of castle consisting of a flat-topped, steep-sided earthen mound, supporting a wooden tower, and accompanied by a bailey. | Nàdar a chaisteal tràth le tùr fiodha air tom ùir corrach air a bheil mullach rèidh agus mun a bheil foir-dhùin. | |
| MOTTE AND BAILEY CASTLE | CAISTEAL LE DÙN IS GÀRRADH | |||
| MOULDING SHOP | BÙTH MOLLTAIDH | An area where objects are produced by pouring molten metal into moulds. Usually part of a FOUNDRY. | Àite far a bheilear a' cruthachadh rudan le bhith a' dòirteadh meatailt leaghte ann am mòlltairean. Mar is trice na phàirt de THAIGH-FÙIRNEIS. | |
| MOUND | TÒRR | An artificial elevation of earth or stones. Use more specific term where known. | Àirde fhuadain de chlachan no ùir. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MOUNTAIN RESCUE CENTRE | IONAD TEASAIRGINN NAM BEANN | Headquarters for mountain rescue team. | Prìomh-oifisean sgioba luchd-teasairginn nam beann. | |
| MOUNTING BLOCK | BLOCA MARCACHD | A block for mounting a horse. | Ceap airson dìreadh air muin eich. | |
| Mousa Broch | Mousa Broch | |||
| MOVABLE BRIDGE | DROCHAID GHLUASADACH | A type of bridge which has machinery and movable elements, eg. to allow vessels to pass. | Seòrsa de dhrochaid aig a bheil acainnean is eileamaidean gluasadach, m.e. gus soithichean a leigeil seachad. | |
| Muir o' Fauld | Muir o Fauld | |||
| MULBERRY HARBOUR | CALA MULBERRY | |||
| MULTI STOREY CAR PARK | PÀIRC-CHÀRAICHEAN IOMA-ÙRLAR | A car park, on two or more levels. | Pàirc-chàraichean air co-dhiù dà ùrlar. | |
| MULTI STOREY FLATS | FLATAICHEAN IOMA-ÙRLAR | |||
| MULTIPLE DWELLING | TOGALACH IOMA-CHÒMHNAIDH | Buildings designed for the accommodation of large numbers of people, rather than single families, etc. | Togalaichean a chaidh a dhealbhadh mar àite-còmhnaidh airson mòran dhaoine seach teaghlaichean fa leth is msaa. | |
| Muness Castle | Caisteal Muness | |||
| MUNICIPAL BUILDING | TOGALACH A' BHAILE | A building owned or used by a local authority. | Togalach aig ùghdarras ionadail no fear a tha ga chleachdadh le ùghdarras ionadail. | |
| MUNITIONS DEPOT | STÒR BATHAR-COGAIDH | |||
| MUNITIONS FACTORY | FACTARAIDH BATHAR-COGAIDH | A building or site used for the manufacture of weapons, ammunition and military supplies. Use more specific type where known. | Togalach no làrach far a bheilear a' dèanamh buill-airm, connadh-gunna is solar an airm. Cleachd briathar nas mionaidiche ma tha fios air. | |
| MUNITIONS PLANT | FACTARAIDH BATHAR-COGAIDH | |||
| MUSEUM | TAIGH-TASGAIDH | A building, group of buildings or space devoted to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, or artistic value. | Togalach, grunn thogalaichean no àite far a bheilear a' cruinneachadh, a' glèidheadh, a' rannsachadh, a' sealltainn 's a' mìneachadh rudan aig a tha cudromach a thaobh saidheans, eachdraidh no nan ealan. | |
| MUSIC HALL | TALLA-CIÙIL | A hall licensed for musical performances, singing, dancing and other entertainments, exclusive of dramatic performance. | Talla aig a bheil cead ceòl, seinn, dannsa agus fèisteas eile a shealltainn air an àrd-ùrlair ach chan e dealbh-chluichean. | |
| MUSIC HOUSE | TAIGH-CIÙIL | |||
| MUSIC SPEECH AND DANCE VENUE | IONAD-CIÙIL, ÒRAID IS DANNSA | An establishment where musical performances take place. | Ionad far an cluichear ceòl. | |
| MUSLIN AND TAPESTRY WORKS | FACTARAIDH BHRATAN-GRÈIS IS PEÀRLAINN | |||
| MUSLIN FACTORY | FACTARAIDH PEÀRLAINN | A factory that produces muslin. | Factaraidh a nì peàrlainn. | |
| Muthill Church and Tower | Eaglais is Tùr Mhaothail |