Hunting Nessie

From the comfort of home, you too can become part of history. Just a click of the mouse takes you to a webcam where you can keep watch for The Loch Ness Monster

The first recorded account account of Nessie is that of St. Columba in the 6th century. St. Columba, so the story goes, ordered one of his monks to swim across the loch and fetch a boat., Halfway across the monster appeared and rushed at the swimmer, roaring in a most frightening way! Columba cried out at the monster," Go no further, nor touch the man! Go back! ". The monster it is said, fled!

Saint Columba is the best known of the Iona Saints.

His feast day is June 9.

He is also known as Columcille - Dove of the Church

Sightings have been rare over the centuries, but of late Nessie has been more active, which has had a profound affect on local business! May 2, 1933 was the year when the first photograph was taken of the monster, or what could be the monster. This is your opportunity to repeat history on the 74th anniversary.

In 1951, Lachlan Stuart, a forestry worker who lived beside the loch, also managed to photograph the monster, if that is indeed what it was. He saw three humps in the water appear in line and ran back to his house to get his camera. After taking one photograph his camera shutter jammed, but his photograph got wide publicity as further proof of the existence of Nessie.



In the 21st century where there is an explanation for everything, it is nice to have mysteries such as the Loch Ness Monster to amaze us with possibilities.

If you don't have the time to sit for hours watching the waves on the loch, you can always pick up your own Nessie at the Scots Web Store