Description:

Loch Ness is probably the most famous loch in the world, and not just for its stunning scenery. This large, deep freshwater loch stretches about 37 kilometres southwest of Inverness and is legendary for reported sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately called “Nessie.” At its southern end, it connects to Loch Oich via the River Oich and part of the Caledonian Canal. To the north, the Bona Narrows open into Loch Dochfour, which feeds the River Ness and another section of canal leading to Inverness, eventually reaching the North Sea through the Moray Firth.

Covering 56 km², Loch Ness is Scotland’s second-largest loch by surface area after Loch Lomond, but thanks to its remarkable depth, it holds the most water of any lake in the British Isles. Its deepest point reaches 230 metres, making it the second deepest loch in Scotland after Loch Morar, and it contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined.