Loch Ness Monster

One of the highlights for the boys came after Inverness when we stopped at the Loch Ness exhibition at Drumnadrochit. It shows the history of the area and the loch in great detail, and explores the myth of the Loch Ness Monster.

The boys had their hearts set on seeing Nessie, who they decided was a Pleosaur trapped in the lake. After the exhibition, they are not so sure.
 

We decided that the old lady that runs the hotel wins the award for the best marketing ever.  Funny how her 'sighting' of the monster and its related media reports was the big story which got the legend going. It increased traffic to her hotel, and to her visitors centre which is a valuable legacy for her family.

The exhibition was excellent and the boys (and us) loved it!

Loch Ness is a fascinating environment with more fresh water than is held in England and Wales combined. They say it is over 220 meters deep off Urquhart castle, and it sure is massive and very impressive to see.

We looked and looked for Nessie in the Loch. A few times we thought we saw her.  Look closely, maybe you can spot her too!