RE: [scots-l] Hermitages

[Ted Hastings]

Hi Andrew,                         A hermitage would originally have been the home of a hermit, or holy man who placed himself in seclusion for religious reasons.  As such, they often became sacred sites at a late stage. I’m not sure why either Dunkeld or Lord Breadalbane should be associated with them.  The word isn’t specifically English – the Spanish equivalent is La Ermita, so it’s probably of Latin origin. Spain has hundreds of them, usually dedicated to local or national saints.   Regards,   Ted     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26 February 2002 23:00 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [scots-l] Hermitages   I've noticed a few tune titles with the word hermitage in them. Two, for example, are Lord Breadalbane's Hermitage and Dunkeld Hermitage.  I've just assumed, without really knowing, that hermitage referred to an isolated cottage or a hunting lodge. Is this correct, or am I way off here? Regards, Andrew Kuntz