Lame is both the most modem and most ancient of places.
St
Cedna's Church
The name of the town is believed to have derived from a prince called Lathar, son of an ancient Irish king, who was granted the lands by his father. The area came to be called Lathar-na, meaning the lands of Lathar and this has been anglicised to Lame. Archaeological digs have produced remains and artifacts in the area, suggesting an ancient culture which lived close to the shores of the North Channel and traded with others around the coast of Scotland.
Nowadays the trade links still remain - the port is one of the most modem roll-on/roll-off terminals in the United Kingdom -and every day ships take passengers and goods to and from the coast of Scotland. Today the town combines an historical past with modem port, shopping and leisure facilities. In addition to boasting many attractions of its own, Lame is ideally located as a base for those wishing to explore the surrounding area, the Glens of Antrim and the scenic Antrim Coast Road which stretches northwards from the town through The Nine Glens.
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