The tour.

The origins of Loch Ness go back 500 million years…to a very different world. Journey back in time with us to discover the origins of this famous loch over a period of half a billion years. We take a look back to when humans first arrived here… Humans that told stories… Stories that would evolve and develop into the myths and legends we recognise today.

On the 14th April 1933, the legend of ‘Nessie’ got a new lease of life in this very hotel building. We explore some of the most famous sightings of Nessie, starting with Mrs Aldie Mackay – the manageress of the Drumnadrochit Hotel. Discover how, on the fateful day in question, Mackay’s alleged sighting from this historic village hotel located on the banks of Loch Ness changed history forever… and our modern legend was born.

At 23 miles long and 754 feet deep, there are secrets hidden deep beneath the surface of Loch Ness. To try to uncover some of these secrets, we delve deeper into some of the scientific research carried out by Adrian Shine of The Loch Ness Project. Utilising scientific methodology, submarines, underwater cameras, sonar equipment and more…we follow his lifelong search for answers.

After exploring the myths, the legends, the sightings and the science… we revisit the evidence presented to you and hear from those passionate believers who have dedicated their lives to the legend of Nessie. We also open up the debate to find out what you believe. Will you leave the centre still looking out onto waters of the loch, hoping to catch a glimpse of the monster for yourself?