Thanks for trying to help but answer is 7 letters anagram of "ane halt"
Also Lethen is near Findhorn where as clue states lochs near Lochgilphead and Portree and Leathan fits exactly. The R in ear is correct coming from FIRM . celtic and Rangers are sometimes called "The Auld __ __ __ __ "
Will go back to banging my head against the wall.!!