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What is the difference between a loch and a lake? The main distinction is where you find them! Lochs can be found in Scotland and Ireland whilst lakes are found all over the world. ‘Loch’ derives from the Gaelic languages which is why it is still in use in Scotland and Ireland today. The word ‘loch’ is believed to have been first brought to Scotland by the Gaels, a Celtic tribe who settled in Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. ‘Loch’ was used to describe the many bodies of water that are fo