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Loch Ness Tour

Are you ready to uncover the legend behind Scotland’s most famous loch and its monster?

Our unique 1-hour cinematic experience allows you to become part of the Quest and unearth real stories about Loch Ness Monster.

Take a walk through 500 million years of history to explore the myths & legends, delve deep below the surface of the loch to uncover hidden secrets, discover real artefacts throughout the journey and look into scientific research inspired by sightings of the elusive monster.

Join us on our Quest…

Mysterious Place

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Two adult women stairing at the immersive screens at The Loch Ness Centre in the Myths and Legends room

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.

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People and Stories

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A modern, reworked portrait of Aldie Mackay, hotel manageress at the Old Drumnadrochit Hotel

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 the Loch Ness Monster, starting with Mrs Aldie Mackay – the manageress of the Old Drumnadrochit Hotel. Discover how, on the fateful day in question, Mackay’s sighting from this historic village hotel around Loch Ness sparked a legend that changed history forever…. and our modern legend was born.

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The search for answers

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Adrian Shine explains the research behind the search Nessie

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

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Keep Looking

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The Loch Ness Centre is continuing it's Quest in the search for Nessie

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 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?

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The Loch Ness Centre in July & August is open daily from 9.30am – 6pm. Tours run every 10 minutes throughout the day.

Book online in advance and save up to £5 pp. We strongly recommend booking your tickets in advance to guarantee entry on the date and time of your choice. Click here to find out more about our prices.

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Discover The Loch Ness Experience

What will you discover?

Adults enjoying the scenery of The Loch Ness Centre in the Waters of the Loch Room
  • Fascinating history behind the world’s most iconic legend
  • Mysterious origins of the legendary Loch Ness Monster
  • Ancient tales and folklore that surround the loch
  • First-hand accounts of sightings of the Monster
  • The hidden depths and untold stories of the Loch
  • The science driving the ongoing Quest
  • Insightful debates on the existence of the legendary creature

A legendary
story awaits

A family enjoying the mystery of Loch Ness in the myths and legends room at the Loch Ness Centre
The Lochness Centre Tour
The Lochness Centre Tour

Top reasons to visit

  • To step inside the building where the story began
  • Enjoy a unique 1-hour cinematic experience that allows you to become part of the legend
  • Journey through 500 million years of history
  • Eight rooms to explore the myths and true stories behind the Loch Ness Monster.
  • Relive real accounts of the monster
  • A chance to debate the existence of Nessie
  • Be inspired by real stories to keep looking… out into the waters of the loch.
Two similing women given there thoughts on what is in the Loch at Loch Ness, in the Debate Room at the Loch Ness Centre
  1. Old Hotel Reception
  2. This Majestic Place
  3. Myths & Legends
  4. People & Stories
  5. Waters Of The Loch
  6. The Search For Truth
  7. The Debate
  8. Keep Looking
The Loch Ness Centre Map and layout

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to uncover the story of the Loch Ness Monster. Book your tour now and become part of the Quest.

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The Quest

Help us continue our mission and join The Quest.

For more than 40 years, The Loch Ness Centre has been home to The Loch Ness Project, a creditable commitment and mission by Adrian Shine to scientifically investigate Loch Ness and its famous monster mythology.

Today, we continue to work closely with Adrian and a new generation of ‘Nessie Hunters’ to make sure the search for Scotland’s most famous resident lives on.

Working closely with our friends and local experts such as Alan McKenna from Loch Ness Exploration (LNE) and independent ‘Nessie Hunter’ Steve Feltham.

We invite everyone to sign up for our quarterly newsletter, in partnership with Alan McKenna from LNE. They’ll help you stay informed with the latest sightings, ground-breaking research, and upcoming events, where you can be part of our ongoing quest for answers.

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Don't take our word for it

Read some of the lovely reviews left by our guests.

“Amazing museum – Brilliant use of film, animation and actors to tell the story of Loch Ness… Not to be missed.”

April 2024

“Totally exceeded our expectations – interactive, informative for the adults and captivating for the children. The balance of mystery and science was perfect!”

May 2024

“The best museum experience of my life, very immersive – The rooms are magnificent and you don’t feel the time passing!”

July 2024

Gallery.

Get a taste of the Loch Ness Centre experience in our gallery!

The Loch Ness Centre in Autumn
A Scottish legend in Loch Ness
A smiling women standing at the admissions desk in Loch Ness tartan ready to welcome guests to The Loch Ness Centre
A model in a glass case of a proposing the idea of what the Loch Ness Monster would look like in the Prologue Room at the Loch Ness Centre
A carving of the Nessie on rock in the prologue room at the Loch Ness Centre
Family enjoying The Loch Ness Centre
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