But some live in salt water lochs so at a stretch they fit.
Not seen it, will look out for it 
But some live in salt water lochs so at a stretch they fit.
Not seen it, will look out for it 
I can't find any reference to ocean going kelpies and no doubt water salinity has little to do with what habitats they can live in, with them being magical creatures and all.
Ah, it's my fault too then for not reading your OP carefully enough. 
Just remembered another cool sea monster - the dreadful https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuckelavee.

