LOCH NESS

LOCH NESS

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Loch Ness

Loch Ness

is a large, deep, freshwater loch in

is a large, deep, freshwater loch in

the Scottish Highlands on 37 km southwest of

the Scottish Highlands on 37 km southwest of

Inverness. It’s surface is 15.8 metres above sea

Inverness. It’s surface is 15.8 metres above sea

level. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged

level. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged

sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster,

sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster,

also known as "Nessie".

also known as "Nessie".

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It is connected at the southern end by the River

It is connected at the southern end by the River

Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to

Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to

Loch Oich. At the northern end there is the Bona

Loch Oich. At the northern end there is the Bona

Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour,

Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour,

which feeds the River Ness and a further section

which feeds the River Ness and a further section

of canal to Inverness. It is one of a series of

of canal to Inverness. It is one of a series of

interconnected, murky bodies of water in

interconnected, murky bodies of water in

Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low

Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low

due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.

due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.

The legend of Loch Ness

The legend of Loch Ness

Monster

Monster

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People belive The

People belive The

Loch Ness Monster

Loch Ness Monster

lives

lives

in Loch Ness. They called it ”Nessie”.

in Loch Ness. They called it ”Nessie”.

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It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in

It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in

Scotland and elsewhere, though its description

Scotland and elsewhere, though its description

varies from one account to the next. Popular

varies from one account to the next. Popular

interest and belief in the animal has fluctuated

interest and belief in the animal has fluctuated

since it was brought to the world's attention in

since it was brought to the world's attention in

1933. Evidence of its existence is largely

1933. Evidence of its existence is largely

anecdotal, with minimal and much disputed

anecdotal, with minimal and much disputed

photographic material and sonar readings.

photographic material and sonar readings.

The 'Surgeon's

The 'Surgeon's

Photograph'

Photograph'

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One of the most iconic images of Nessie is known as

One of the most iconic images of Nessie is known as

the 'Surgeon's Photograph‘. Its importance lies in

the 'Surgeon's Photograph‘. Its importance lies in

the fact that it was the only photographic evidence

the fact that it was the only photographic evidence

of a “head and neck” . Supposedly taken by Robert

of a “head and neck” . Supposedly taken by Robert

Kenneth Wilson, a London gynaecologist, it was

Kenneth Wilson, a London gynaecologist, it was

published in the

published in the

Daily Mail

Daily Mail

on 21 April 1934.

on 21 April 1934.

Wilson's refusal to have his name associated with

Wilson's refusal to have his name associated with

the photograph led to its being called "Surgeon's

the photograph led to its being called "Surgeon's

Photograph". The ripples on the photo fit the size

Photograph". The ripples on the photo fit the size

and circular pattern of small ripples as opposed to

and circular pattern of small ripples as opposed to

large waves when photographed up close. He also

large waves when photographed up close. He also

claimed that plastic wood did not exist in 1934,

claimed that plastic wood did not exist in 1934,

although it was a popular DIY and modelling

although it was a popular DIY and modelling

material in the early 1930s.

material in the early 1930s.

Cherry island

Cherry island

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It is the only island in Loch Ness, Highland, and is an

It is the only island in Loch Ness, Highland, and is an

example of a crannog. The island is about 150 yards

example of a crannog. The island is about 150 yards

(140 m) from the shore near the southern end of the loch.

(140 m) from the shore near the southern end of the loch.

The island was originally 160 feet (49 m) by 168 feet (51 m)

The island was originally 160 feet (49 m) by 168 feet (51 m)

across, but is now smaller as the level of the loch was

across, but is now smaller as the level of the loch was

raised when it became part of the Caledonian Canal. The

raised when it became part of the Caledonian Canal. The

increase in the level of the loch caused a smaller natural

increase in the level of the loch caused a smaller natural

island nearby, Dog Island, to be totally submerged.

island nearby, Dog Island, to be totally submerged.

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A castle stood on the island during the 15th century; this

A castle stood on the island during the 15th century; this

was constructed of stone and oak wood and was probably

was constructed of stone and oak wood and was probably

used as a fortified refuge. It has been suggested that

used as a fortified refuge. It has been suggested that

Cherry Island may have been a hunting lodge, with Dog

Cherry Island may have been a hunting lodge, with Dog

Island the home for the hunting dogs.

Island the home for the hunting dogs.

Drumnadrochit

Drumnadrochit

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The village is popular with tourists and there

The village is popular with tourists and there

are three hotels. Attractions include several

are three hotels. Attractions include several

Loch Ness Monster exhibitions, and the nearby

Loch Ness Monster exhibitions, and the nearby

Urquhart Castle which is one of the most visited

Urquhart Castle which is one of the most visited

sites owned by Historic Scotland. A winter

sites owned by Historic Scotland. A winter

event, Drums and Rockets, has also recently

event, Drums and Rockets, has also recently

commenced.

commenced.

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In 2006 the village hall celebrated its

In 2006 the village hall celebrated its

centenary.

centenary.

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Drumnadrochit is served by the local Glen

Drumnadrochit is served by the local Glen

Urquhart High School.

Urquhart High School.

Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle

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It is beside Loch Ness in Scotland along the

It is beside Loch Ness in Scotland along the

A82 road, between Fort William and

A82 road, between Fort William and

Inverness. It is close to the village of

Inverness. It is close to the village of

Drumnadrochit. Though extensively ruined, it

Drumnadrochit. Though extensively ruined, it

was in its day one of the largest strongholds

was in its day one of the largest strongholds

of medieval Scotland, and remains an

of medieval Scotland, and remains an

impressive structure, splendidly situated on a

impressive structure, splendidly situated on a

headland overlooking Loch Ness. It is also

headland overlooking Loch Ness. It is also

near the castle where the majority of Nessie

near the castle where the majority of Nessie

(Loch Ness Monster) sightings occur.

(Loch Ness Monster) sightings occur.