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. The largest are Loch Lomond. Loch Ness, Loch Awe, Loch Maree and Loch Morar.

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