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Loch of Skelberry

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

This name is likely Old Norse, with 'Skelberry' possibly referring to a 'shelly' or 'oyster' bank or island, or perhaps a place associated with a person named Skalli.

Word origins

Skelberry
Old Norseshelly bank/island or personal name Skalli(from skel "shell", berg "hill, rock", Skalli "personal name")