Old pronunciation of Methven & Muthill

[figheadair]

Even locally you'll find different pronunciations which I guess reflects the fact that people have moved into the area and so there is a lot of cross pollination so to speak.

In my family we've always pronounced Methven as Mev-en as in heaven; and Muthill as mew-thill.

It's quite possible that Miffen is a derivation of Mev-en.

[ThistleDown]

I`ve a friend long at Glenalmond and she pronounces Methven as mev-en. She pronounces Muthil as mew-thill. Always look to the locals for current pronunciation and then be prepared for slight variations usually due to their origin and not that of the word.

[Cassmob]

Thanks ThistleDown and figheadair, those comments are helpful. I can see how Meven could become Miffen to a census enumerator who knew no better. Many thanks & Happy Hogmanay.