1. In what is being touted as the largest search for “Nessie” in 50 years, Loch Ness monster enthusiasts are expected to flock to the Scottish Highlands this weekend to search for the mythical beast. The Loch Ness Centre, a visitor attraction in the area, is calling it the largest search since the 1970s.
2. The centre is located at the old Drumnadrochit Hotel where in 1933 manager Aldie Mackay reported spotting a “water beast” in the loch. The story kicked off an enduring legend about an elusive monster and spawned hoaxes and hundreds of claimed sightings.Numerous theories and explanations have been put forward over the years, including that the creature seen may have been a plesiosaur, a prehistoric marine reptile, giant eels or even swimming circus elephants.
3. The Loch Ness Centre said in a statement that this weekend modern technology such as drones that produce thermal images of the lake would “search the waters in a way that has never been done before”. “It’s our hope to inspire a new generation of Loch Ness enthusiasts,” said Alan McKenna from Loch Ness Exploration (LNE), an independent and voluntary research team taking part in the search.
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Call-out for ‘Nessie’ enthusiasts
4. The LNE group and the Loch Ness Centre, which reopened earlier this year following upgrades, will team up to host the hunt. The centre issued a call-out earlier this year, stating it wanted to bring together “people and organisations from different backgrounds, all united in their desire to uncover the truth about Nessie”.
5. Volunteers from around the world will be able to appear in person at the search, while others will have a chance to assist online via a live stream. Paul Nixon, general manager of the Loch Ness Centre, said they were committed to continuing the search for the mythical creature.
6. “We are guardians of this unique story, and as well as investing in creating an unforgettable experience for visitors, we are committed to helping continue the search and unveil the mysteries that lie underneath the waters of the famous loch.
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7. “Searchers will participate in the giant hunt by “keeping an eye out for breaks in the water and any inexplicable movements“, according to the centre’s website. “By joining this large-scale surface watch, you’ll have a real opportunity to personally contribute towards this fascinating mystery that has captivated so many people from around the world,” Mr Nixon added.
New technology, new hope
8. The Loch Ness Centre said its team would deploy drones equipped with infrared cameras so they could produce thermal images of the water from the air.A hydrophone will also be used to detect acoustic signals under the water.
9. Loch Ness is the largest freshwater body by volume in the United Kingdom and one of its deepest. The LNE group said on Facebook that its purpose was “to observe, record and study the natural behaviour of the Loch and phenomena that may be more challenging to explain”.
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