What is a Loch in Scotland?

A “loch” is the Scottish Gaelic word for a lake or a sea inlet. 

The term is quite synonymous with the English word “lake,” but with a distinctly Scottish charm.

Examples of Freshwater Lochs

-Loch Ness -Loch Lomond -Loch Awe

Examples of  Sea Lochs

-Loch Fyne -Loch Long

When to visit Scotland and its many lochs...

While Scotland’s lochs are beautiful year-round, the best time to visit is during the late spring to early autumn for milder weather.

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