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Loch of Scattlands

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

This name is likely of Old Norse origin, with 'Scattlands' possibly referring to land associated with taxes or a specific type of land. The 'loch' element is a common Scottish Gaelic term for a lake or sea inlet.

Word origins

Loch
Gaeliclake
Scattlands
Old Norsetax lands(from skattr "tax, tribute", land "land")