Loch Skiach
lake or loch · Perth and Kinross
GaelicSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Loch Skiach is likely derived from the Gaelic 'sciathach', meaning 'sheltered' or 'bushy', possibly describing the loch's surroundings, combined with 'loch' for lake.
Word origins
- Loch
- Gaeliclake(from loch "lake, sea inlet")
- Skiach
- Gaelicsheltered(from sciathach "sheltered, bushy")