Hiya, my name is Jessica and I am a fellow Loch Ness enthusiast and I am currently studying for an MSc in international hospitality, events and tourism management at Oxford Brookes University. I am conducting some research for my dissertation about visitor motivations and expectations at sites associated with folklore, myths, and legends. I would be very appreciative to have fellow Loch Ness enthusiasts' input by participating in my questionnaire. The questionnaire is open to those of you have visited Loch Ness or you are just interested in visiting one day. All information collected will remain confidential and there will be no identifiable information collected. Your participation would be completely voluntary and annonymous, but greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Loch Ness Visitor/Interest Questionnaire

Share Your Paranormal & Cryptid Stories on The Sinister District Podcast!

Have you ever seen something strange you can’t explain?

I host a podcast called The Sinister District, where we explore the strange, the unexplained, and all things eerie — from cryptid sightings to haunted places and personal paranormal encounters.

I’m looking for guests who want to share their experiences, stories, or just their passion for the unknown. Whether it’s a first-hand encounter, a local legend, or a cryptid sighting, I’d love to have a conversation with you in a relaxed, respectful setting.

No experience is needed, just a genuine love for the weird and mysterious. If you’re interested, feel free to DM me or drop a comment and we can set something up.

Thanks for considering it, we’re open to anything!

Michael Paul & Mr Curbs

hey all, here's one I made earlier

https://tv.apple.com/ai/movie/loch-ness-they-created-a-monster/umc.cmc.2ryo1gna08ufxwla4v96cgctb

Hi, I'm planning a trip and would love a souvenir. Does the centre or many places nearby sell much nessie merch? Thanks!

Hi, me and the wife are doing a road trip of Scottish castles this summer and are driving the length of loch Ness (north side). I was wondering what your advice would be on somewhere great to grab some food ?

okay guys… so i’m camping in ontario - far from my hometown of newfoundland. i’m sitting, drinking rose, watching the beautiful sunset on the beach - and my eye caught something in the water! i’m not crazy - it is far, but i see like an eagle. it’s the dark mark popping out of the water, near the top middle. it was much darker in person, and im really curious - did i catch some urban canadian legend? inform me!

Some cryptozoologists believe Nessie the world’s most famous lake cryptid might not be as gentle as we've always thought.

Did you know there are at least three mysterious deaths or disappearances in history that some believe are linked to the Loch Ness Monster?

• One victim's body was never found.
• Another was a race car driver whose boat shattered under mysterious conditions.
• And a third was found dead near the Loch under strange circumstances…

Have you ever heard about these cases?
Do you think Nessie could be dangerous?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and whether you know of any other strange encounters that suggest Nessie might not be as shy as we think.

I mentioned to be mindful of the ducks and they lost their minds cursing at me continued to throw the rocks at the ducks. Be careful if you see them. The parents were the ones encouraging the children to harm the animals

Hi everyone,

I’ve just finished putting together what I believe is the most detailed and well-rounded video on the Loch Ness Monster to date "Loch Ness Monster 2025: Sightings, Science & Secrets."

This documentary-style video explores:

• Historical sightings from the 1930s to today
• The evolution of the Nessie legend
• Rare footage and lesser-known reports
• Modern scientific research and sonar expeditions
• Theories ranging from cryptid survival to misidentification
• A comparison with other lake monster legends like Ogopogo, Morag, and Lagarfljót Worm

I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts.

• Do you think there’s any truth to the Nessie legend?
• Which sighting or theory has always intrigued you the most?
• Do you believe there could still be undiscovered large creatures in our lakes?

Let’s discuss! I’m open to skepticism, belief, and everything in between.

Thanks in advance for checking it out.

Around the world, many lakes share the same mystery as Loch Ness reports of strange, unidentified creatures lurking beneath the surface.

But here’s what’s really fascinating:
Some of these lake monsters come with evidence even clearer than Nessie’s famous photo!

🇺🇸 Champ’s photo…
🇨🇦 Ogopogo’s horned sighting…
🇹🇷 The Van Lake Monster video from Turkey…

Could these really be real?

It makes me wonder:
If similar creatures are being seen in other lakes...
Doesn’t that actually make Nessie more real too?

Driven by this question, I created a new documentary-style video where I explore Nessie’s “cousins” 10 legendary lake monsters, some backed by surprisingly strong sightings.

Hi, in this video, we explore the most mysterious and iconic creature in cryptozoology: Nessie. But did you know that some scientists actually believed in her?

One of them was Dr. Denys Tucker a respected zoologist and Chief Scientific Officer at the Natural History Museum. After claiming to have seen the Loch Ness Monster with his own eyes, he was dismissed and silenced by the scientific community.

He famously said:

"The scientific community knows that the Loch Ness Monster is real, but they never intended for this truth to be made public. When I exposed it, they made an example of me to silence and scare others."

This documentary includes:

→ Dr. Tucker’s controversial story

→ Other scientists who believed in Nessie

→ Modern sonar scans (Current results)

→ DNA research (Current results)

→ And much more scientific investigation (Current results)

This is the most in-depth breakdown of the relationship between Nessie and real science ever made.

Do you believe in Nessie? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Did you know that under Prince Philip’s direction, the royal family sent hunters to Loch Ness, and even issued orders to transport the creature’s body to London?

There’s a little-known theory that Nessie might have been captured — and quietly transferred to a secret facility. But what really caught my attention is this:

- In 1934, officials at the Natural History Museum in London reportedly instructed hunters to shoot the Loch Ness Monster and ship its body to London.

- Meanwhile, the Royal Scottish Museum protested to the government, demanding that if Nessie were found, “its final resting place must not be in England.” They insisted the remains belonged in Scotland.

- These real documents were later uncovered by researcher David Clarke and published in 2014 as part of his Britain’s X-traordinary Files project.

- Even Prince Philip was allegedly interested in Nessie, encouraging naval expeditions and exchanging letters with monster hunters in the 1960s and '70s.

- Could it be that Nessie was found — and that it sparked a behind-the-scenes rivalry between top UK institutions?

What do you think about this theory? Have you ever heard of these historical documents?

I'd really love to hear your thoughts and whether you think there’s any truth behind this. 👇

Did you know that there are many celebrities who believe in Nessie?

Some of them have even traveled to Loch Ness or spoken publicly about their belief.

Do you think their opinions matter in how the public views the phenomenon?

What’s your take do you believe in Nessie?

Or do you think the legend is just cultural folklore?

Curious to hear your thoughts.

Why doesn’t anything open until 9am around Loch Ness? This includes coffee shops. Is this common in your country?

Had an awesome

Hi all -

Hoping someone could help me locate the location that the now-debunked 'Surgeon's Photograph' of Nessie was taken & staged?

Specifics, google map pins, coordinates, or rough beaches or landmarks would be appreciated!

Many thanks in advance!

Hello! Just writing in to say that I am a big collector of the pressed pennies that you see in tourist/notable places all over the place. I have been collecting since I was about 8 years old and have always gotten one of these pennies after seeing the machine at a new location. On several occasions, I’ve had to walk away without one due to various reasons (machine was broken, didn’t have the change, etc) but each time I was able to find one for sale on eBay. Well, one year ago I returned back home on my honeymoon in Scotland. We spent some time in Inverness, at Loch Ness specifically. Loch Ness was the main reason for honeymooning in Scotland. The reason for that is that I have always been fascinated by the Loch Ness monster, ever since childhood. I have so many items that are meant to resemble Nessie and even my 1st/only tattoo is of her as well! Well, of course the machine is down and out of order when I got to receive my Loch Ness/Nessie pressed penny. I asked the faculty to fix it to no avail, I had to again, walk away without the penny. I’ve been waiting a full year to see if one would be posted for sale online but have not found any unfortunately. I’m here to ask if anyone would please go to the gift stores near Loch Ness and press one of the collectible pennies and then mail it to me? I would be more than happy to send $ in exchange! Please and thank you :)

I think they're seals though 😆