DAY Seek outa famous Scottish monster The second largest and second deepest Scottish loch, Loch Ness, contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined, but this vast stretch of water is best known for other reasons.
Said to lurk beneath its dark surface is the world famous Loch Ness Monster, fondly known as Nessie. With sightings dating back to the 6th century AD, and reported appearance on an Apple Maps satellite image in 2014, this elusive beast is synonymous with Scottish legend and folklore as well as the subject of
numerous hoaxes. For an opportunity to make history by spotting the creature nicknamed ‘Nessie’, take boat out onto the loch. Departing from Dochgarroch Lock to the south of Inverness, Jacobite operates four boats, including their flagship Jacobite Queen, regal vessel built in 1949. Departing from Fort Augustus, Cruise Loch Ness offers leisurely scenic cruises as well as thrilling Learn more about Nessie Many combine Loch Ness cruise with visit to Urquhart Castle, the impressive ruins of 13th century fortress on the loch’s shores. For those who’d rather discover more about Nessie, the nearby village of Drumnadrochit has two Nessierelated visitor attractions. Opened by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the Loch Ness Centre Exhibition probes the many myths and legends associated with the Loch Ness Monster. This award-winning attraction includes multi-media displays, historic research equipment, authentic underwater films, and details of hoaxes as well as the reliable eyewitness accounts of over 1,000 sightings. There’s also the family-oriented Nessieland.
Inverness Castle features in William Shakespeare’s play
Macbeth.
Folklore mixes with hi-tech at Loch Ness Centre. The Mackintosh memorial stone is situated at Culloden Battlefield, near Inverness. dramatic sunset over Culloden Battlefield, near Inverness.
Enjoy Highland fare with local provenance Drumnadrochit is also home to the
aforementioned Loch Ness Inn, hospitable Victorian inn with guestrooms. Focusing on food fish landed at Mallaig on west coast, prawns delivered fresh from Applecross Bay, and beef and lamb from the Black Isle. Overlooking the village green, is another recommended Highland restaurant with rooms. Enjoy the view froma new castle attraction Standing high above Inverness and the River Ness is Inverness Castle. The striking red brick castle dates from 1836, although castle has occupied this high strategic site since the 11th century. new viewing platform opened in 2017, transforming the North Tower, former prison block, into place where visitors can discover the Jump into ceilidh and don’t forget some haggis Immerse yourself in Gaelic culture at ceilidh, traditionally Scottish social gathering involving folk music and dancing. Awardwinning Hootananny’s lays claim to the longest running ceilidh in Scotland. Located in the heart of Inverness, it also welcomes Scottish and international bands playing rock, soul, blues and fare, with hearty plates such as Aberdeen Angus sirloin steak, North Sea haddock and chips, and
haggis, neeps and tatties.
Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Jan-Feb, pages 25-26. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.
