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")