Firth of Forth – Nightbringer

Scottewatre

In medieval texts and historical sources, Scottewatre is a term used to refer to the Firth of Forth, which is a large estuary or firth located in eastern Scotland. The Firth of Forth is an important geographic feature in Scotland, separating the southern part of the Scottish mainland from the northern part of the Kingdom of Fife. It is a wide body of water that opens into the North Sea and is characterized by its deep and navigable channels.

The term Scottewatre is an older spelling or variant of the name “Scottish Water” or “Scottish Sea,” indicating its association with Scotland. It is believed that Scottewatre was used in medieval texts and historical documents to describe the waters of the Firth of Forth, particularly in the context of maritime activities, trade, and travel.

Over time, the name evolved into the more commonly used “Firth of Forth,” which is the contemporary name for this estuary.