Do you really know? Where does the myth of the Loch Ness Monster come from?
Sep 15, 2025
Dive into the intriguing lore surrounding the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately called Nessie. Discover the origins of this myth and the significant sightings that have kept the legend alive for centuries. Explore the psychological reasons behind the enduring belief and learn about the economic boost this mystery brings to Scotland. With nearly 200 enthusiasts gathering for the largest Loch Ness hunt in 50 years, the fascination continues—could there really be something lurking beneath the surface?
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2023 Global Nessie Hunt
- In August 2023 the largest Nessie hunt in 50 years gathered nearly 200 people from around the world.
- Participants aimed to finally prove Nessie's existence, continuing a 1,500-year-old search tradition.
Earliest Nessie Account In 565 AD
- Saint Columba reportedly confronted a water beast after locals said a man had been dragged underwater.
- He frightened the creature away by making the sign of the cross, according to the 565 AD account.
The Famous 1934 Hoax Photo
- A 1934 Daily Mail photo by Robert Kenneth Wilson boosted public interest in Nessie.
- Decades later the image was exposed as a hoax using a toy submarine with a plastic head and neck.