Scotland's freshwater lochs number in the thousands, though only around 400 of these picturesque stretches of water are of substantial size. The country is also fringed with sea lochs, or fjords.
A visit to Scotland is incomplete without taking in the majestic splendor of at least one of these lochs, and they are as rich and varied as the spectacular landscape around them.
Click through the gallery for a tour of Scotland's most visually appealing lochs to find out where to take your next Instagram picture.