Summer has begun – and so have the sightings of the Loch Ness Monster!

As the first weeks of summer settle over the Highlands, something mysterious is already stirring beneath the surface of Loch Ness. From curious ripples and strange shapes to a few photos that make you pause and squint — the last few months have brought an exciting mix of sightings from visitors near and far.

Whether caught on camera, spotted through binoculars, or seen from a castle tower, each report adds another layer to the legend. Here’s a round-up of recent sightings and while some might have simple explanations, all of them remind us of the magic that makes Loch Ness so captivating.

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1. “It went under and didn’t come back up.”

Location: Right side of Urquhart Castle
Date: 2nd March, 2025 – Annette

Armed with binoculars, Annette was scanning the loch when she spotted something dark, grey, and moving. “It looked alive,” she said. A few bubbles appeared on the surface, and she managed to capture a photo before the object dipped below the water and vanished. There was tree debris near the outflow pipe that week — but as always, it doesn’t explain everything.

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2. A snapshot without words

Location: unknown – Diana

Diana submitted several photos with no formal report, but one caught our attention. Though the scale was hard to determine, the object could be a waterbird or something more elusive. As with many images from the loch, it leaves more questions than answers — and that’s exactly why we love them.

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3. Watching from Kosovo – the Loch Ness Monster on webcam?

Location: Live feed viewer – Bardh
Date: 16th June, 2025

Tuning in via webcam from Kosovo, Bardh spotted something “huge and dark” moving through the water near the far shoreline. He managed to take a few screenshots but missed the chance to record video. One shape in the frame may be a boat, but what caught his eye remains unexplained — and reminded us that Nessie-watching is a truly global hobby.

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4. A duck, a joke… and then something strange

Location: Quiet side of Loch Ness – Bob
Date: 12th April, 2025

Bob was filming a light-hearted video of a duck for his music project when, moments later, he noticed unusual ripples along the bank. He filmed again and captured what looked like a wake with something just beneath the surface. Was it a log caught in the castle outflow? Possibly. But Bob’s footage — which he’s keen to share — had several friends raising eyebrows and asking, “what was that?”

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5. Two photos from the castle tower

Location: Urquhart Castle – Rita
Date: Spring 2025

Rita was visiting from Italy when she noticed circular movement in the water. She raised her Nikon camera — fitted with a wide-angle lens — and took two quick shots. In her words, “an object rose from the water, then disappeared in the time it took to take two photos.” Again, tree debris was present in the area, but her lucky timing makes this one worth a second look.

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6. Early morning, quiet shoreline, one mysterious shape

Location: Abriachan (near the loch) – Graham
Date: 27th June, 2025

While walking his dog on a peaceful morning, Graham noticed a dark brown shape appear suddenly in the loch, around 150 metres from shore. It wasn’t drifting — it seemed to move. He managed a single photo before it vanished. From the image, it looks like it could be a shoreline rock, and some details are a little unclear — but the moment certainly left an impression.

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7. A quick dip and a mystery

Location: Urquhart Castle – Livia
Date: 16th July, 2025

Livia and her boyfriend saw something dipping in and out of the water near the castle and captured a short video. It could easily have been a seal — which do appear in Loch Ness from time to time — or a tree caught in the castle’s outlet pipe. Either way, they left with a story to tell and a video that had them wondering what else might be beneath the surface.

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And so, the summer begins…

These sightings are a reminder that monster hunting is alive and well — and that the best moments often come when you least expect them. Whether you believe in the monster or just enjoy the thrill of the search, there’s no denying the special energy Loch Ness holds.

So grab your binoculars, ready your cameras, and keep your eyes on the water.

Have you seen something unusual on or around Loch Ness?
Send us your sightings via our website or send us an email at thequest@lochness.com –  your report could be the next mystery in our summer series.

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