tHe LoCh NeSs MoNstEr

Last night on television, twice mentioned was the Loch Ness monster. The first programme was a documentary about a Swedish funded mission to sonar the Loch in order to see if the legend was true and the second was a Scooby Doo adventure to solve the mystery. So my post today has got to be about Nessie.
I remember standing in front of a classroom in America and giving a talk on Scotland and among the things l mentioned was the Loch Ness monster- that is probably the main thing the kids will remember from that presentation- you should have seen them on the edge of their seats! The Loch Ness monster mystery has always fascinated people the world over. The first recorded sighting of the creature dates back to 565 by Saint Columba!
Anyway, even l have to admit that on my last visit to Loch Ness, near Inverness in Scotland, l scoped the Loch from Castle Urquhart in the hopes of seeing Nessie stir.
So many reputable people have seen something- perhaps it is just a giant eel but they are so confident and sure in their descriptions- it makes you wonder.
Loch Ness is a truly deep loch, quite unlike others in Scotland- averaging 600ft+ in depth! Just lately another scientist discovered a deeper cavern at 800ft- this cavern could have underground tunnels out to the sea. The Loch is very long and narrow and follows the line of the Great Glen Fault, running SW-NE. More geological info here
When l lived in America l designed a Scottish themed bathroom in most of my homes. I hung tartan curtains and had wee Scottish novelties around including the Loch Ness monster. I also hung a sign that said, ‘Parking for Scottish only’. Visitors were quite amused.

Here- why don’t you have a peek? LOCH NESS LIVE CAM
And more: The Legend of Nessie