A Conversation for Pronouncing British Placenames
Non Anglo-Saxon?
Gnomon - time to move on Started conversation Mar 8, 2007
While I know what you mean when you describe the Scottish ch as a 'very non-Anglo-Saxon sound', it's worthing noting that Anglo-Saxon did in fact use this sound for a h in the middle of a word.
Non Anglo-Saxon?
Icy North Posted Mar 8, 2007
Trust you, Gnomon! 
If you can think of a suitable update, then go for it. How about 'a very non-English sound'? Alternatively, add what you said in a footnote.
Icy
Non Anglo-Saxon?
Gnomon - time to move on Posted Mar 8, 2007
It's hard to say a Scottish 'ch' with a stiff upper lip? 
Non Anglo-Saxon?
Gnomon - time to move on Posted Mar 8, 2007
"I'm sorry. The young lady told me you were a Scottish gentleman".
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