Loch of Vastray
lake or loch · Orkney Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
The name likely derives from Old Norse, with 'Vastray' possibly meaning 'western stream' or 'western bay'. The 'Loch of' prefix indicates a body of water.
Word origins
- Vastray
- Old Norsewestern stream/bay(from vestr "west", á "stream, river", vík "bay")