Loch Ness

"A deep, black lake known for its mysterious beauty and the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. It's surrounded by breathtaking winter scenes with snowflakes falling from the skies."

"Together my dad and I have looked for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Good luck if you’ve come here to witness the eponymous monster—though, given the dark, brooding waters of Loch Ness, seemingly anything is possible. At the very least, you’re bound to enjoy some beautiful scenery, from verdant shores to snowcapped peaks. One of the best ways to experience the loch is by boat tour, several of which leave daily from the Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition in Inverness. Alternatively, you can drive up the A82 highway along the lake’s western shore, stopping at such spots as Castle Urquhart, a romantic stone ruin that’s some 1,000 years old."

"If you're not too afraid of the Loch Ness monster, wild swimming in Britain's longest lake is a must for the bucket list. Experts recommend starting from the small beach opposite Urquhart Castle and wading down through the fields. Hopefully it'll just be the cold that nips..."

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