Talk:Rottenrow

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Etymology: King, or sewage?[edit]

The origin I've generally heard quoted is that it's from the Gaelic for "King's road" (or as with the London Rotten Row, from the French for same). Anyone have a usable source one way or the other (or both)? Alai 06:34, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's believed to be from the French Route du Roi, the king's road; although it's likely the name comes from a conglomeration of the two. The source for this is a plaque on the wall of a building in Strathclyde University, which lies along the route of that road, next to the arch that is all that stands of the old Rottenrow Maternity. So the University evidently believe it.

Incidentally, Strathclyde University's Degree congregations, exploiting the ancient connection, use this route for their academic processions from the Barony Hall (or Orange Kirk) to receptions on the Campus itself.

Nuttyskin 23:08, 11 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]