Vehicles

1. càr

   Car

   Usage

   With the article: "an càr".

2. bus

   Bus

   Usage

   With the article: "am bus". The plural is "busaichean".

3. trèan

   Train

   Usage

   Feminine. With the article: "an trèan". The plural is "trèanaichean".

4. tagsaidh

   Taxi

   Usage

   With the article: "an tagsaidh".

5. rothair

   Bicycle

   Usage

   With the article: "an rothair".

6. rothair-motair

   Motorcycle

   Usage

   Literally a "motor bicycle".

7. itealan

   Airplane

   Usage

   With the article: "an t-itealan".

8. bàta

   Boat

   Usage

   With the article: "am bàta".

9. aiseag

   Ferry

   Usage

   With the article: "an t-aiseag". Essential for reaching the islands.

10. CalMac

    CalMac (ferries to the Scottish islands)

    Usage

    The main ferry operator to the Hebrides and other islands. Signs write it "CalMac".

11. ScotRail

    ScotRail (Scottish railway operator)

    Usage

    A company name, so it stays in English.

12. Citylink

    Citylink (Scottish long-distance coaches)

    Usage

    A brand name, so it stays in English.

13. trama

    Tram

    Usage

    As run in Edinburgh and elsewhere.

14. ambaileans

    Ambulance

    Usage

    The compound "ambaileans-adhair" is an air ambulance.

15. làraidh

    Lorry / truck

    Usage

    Feminine. With the article: "an làraidh".

16. bhana

    Van

    Usage

    The dictionary headword is spelled this way (starting with bh).

17. càr air mhàl

    Rental car

    Usage

    "air mhàl" means "for rent". Literally "a car for rent".

18. long

    Ship

    Usage

    Feminine. With the article: "an long".

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