LOCH NESS
LOCH NESS
LOCH NESS
LOCH NESS
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".
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
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”.
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'
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
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.
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
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.
In 2006 the village hall celebrated its
In 2006 the village hall celebrated its
centenary.
centenary.
Drumnadrochit is served by the local Glen
Drumnadrochit is served by the local Glen
Urquhart High School.
Urquhart High School.
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle
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.