New technology to scour the depths of Loch Ness in search for elusive beast

Following the tremendous success of its first two years, we’re thrilled to announce the return of The Quest in 2025, set to take place from Thursday 22 May to Sunday 25 May. Now in its third year, The Quest has captivated Nessie enthusiasts worldwide, drawing both locals and visitors to the shores of Loch Ness in the hopes of uncovering the mysteries of the famous loch. With the continued support of monster hunters and increased excitement surrounding the event, this year promises to be even bigger and more thrilling as new technology is set to help in the search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster.

This year, we’re upgrading the technology to find the famous monster, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) from Little Loch Broom Marine Life will be searching for what lurks beneath the waters. The advanced Chasing M2 ROV model, due to its lightweight design will be able to navigate tight spaces and withstand immense pressure reaching depths of 100 meters. The ROV’s high-resolution camera will be capturing both images and video, searching for signs of the elusive beast, that has had 1,159 on the Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register.

Speaking on the ROVs, Sue at Little Loch Broome Marine Life, said:

“What could be better than being given the wonderful opportunity to explore under the surface of Loch Ness and bring a smile to our faces in anticipation. Fresh water lochs are not something that we have explored before – we are usually based in Little Broom on the West Coast. So, to be invited to dive our ROV and drop-down camera trap into the most famous Loch in the world – could not be passed up on.

The possibility of capturing even a suggestion of Nessie is undoubtedly the most exciting opportunity ever. “

The ROVs will search the loch after this year’s first potential new sighting of the Loch Ness Monster captured the imagination of the world last week, after a photo of what could be part of the creature’s body was captured emerging from beneath the water at Dores Beach. The ROVs will capture footage underwater from the loch in an attempt to capture the first ever underwater image of the famous beast in its famous home.

We’ll also deploy baited camera traps in strategic locations around the loch to bolster its efforts in finding Nessie. The devices are made locally by Ant in Inverness and consists of a metal frame that fills with water and is weighted down, featuring a bait box to entice the local wildlife and a GoPro camera with attached lights to capture any sightings. The cameras will trigger automatically when any movement is detected, providing crucial footage that could bring the elusive Nessie into clearer focus for the world to see.

In 2023 and 2024, The Quest brought together participants from across the globe, all eager to explore the secrets of Loch Ness. The centre’s continued efforts to find Nessie has brought intriguing discoveries to the limelight, from photographs of strange anomalies on the surface of the water to an ominous rhythmic pulse recorded on a state-of-the-art hydrophone that some believe could be the monster’s heartbeat.

As The Quest enters its third year, Nagina Ishaq, General Manager of The Loch Ness Centre, commented:

“The Quest has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events for Nessie hunters and Loch Ness enthusiasts worldwide. We are excited to offer more events, more experts, and even more opportunities for people to experience the magic of Loch Ness. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue the search, 2025 promises to be our most thrilling Quest yet. We can’t wait to work with Little Loch Broom Marine Life as new technology will search the Loch as we aim to get a step closer to finding the famous monster.”

For more information or to book your spot at The Quest, visit lochness.com/join-the-quest.

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