You've already answered your own question. The difference is that feshwater lochs contain fresh water while seawater lochs contain seawater.
Scotland has over 31,000 lochs, totaling around 368 square miles of freshwater bodies.
What Are Scottish Lakes Called? Lochs. Lochs
because they are lochs not "lakes" its a different language
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LochsBelieve it or not, there are over 31,000 lochs and 'lochans' (little lochs) in Scotland! Most of these are quite small while many were drained after the 18th century for farmland or tree plantations. Despite this, there are still plently to go around. Take a look at North Uist, Outer Hebrides on Google Earth sometime to illustrate this point. Even though the Outer Hebrides only makes up 1.3% of the UK's landmass, it contains some 15% of its freshwater surface area!Source:Smith, I. and Lyle, A. 1979 The Distribution of Freshwaters in Great Britain, Edinburgh:Institute of Terrestrial Ecology
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Yes, lochs of Scotland can be considered collectible in terms of art, photography, and memorabilia that feature these scenic bodies of water. Collectors often seek out paintings, prints, or photographs that capture the beauty of iconic lochs like Loch Ness or Loch Lomond. Additionally, items such as local crafts or historical artifacts related to these lochs may also hold value for collectors. Overall, the cultural and natural significance of Scotland's lochs makes them appealing to various collectors.
No. Some are inlets of the sea.
Well they are lochs not lakes!