Wynd

For other uses, see Wynd (disambiguation).
Old Tolbooth Wynd in the Canongate, Edinburgh
Street sign leading to the harbour in the Scottish fishing village of Pittenweem
Street sign leading to the market place in the Scottish village of Kinrossie

In Scotland and Northern England, a wynd (/waɪnd/) is a narrow lane between houses. The word derives from Old Norse venda ("to turn"), implying a turning off a main street, without implying that it is curved.[1] In fact, most wynds are straight. In many places wynds link streets at different heights and thus are mostly thought of as being ways up or down hills.

  1. ^ Harris, S (1996). The Place Names of Edinburgh. London: Steve Savage. p. 28. ISBN 1-904246-06-0.