Loch Ness & Castle Urquhart

             .                         Loch Ness stretches from Fort Augustus at it's Western end , to Inverness, near
                               the East coast, a distance, of some 24 miles. It is possible to make the round trip as
                               it is bounded by road, although the road on the Southern side is  minor, with
                               passing places on  certain stretches.

                              The ruin of Glen Urquhart Castle, in the  foreground, is open to visitors, where all
                               relevant historical information is available. The castle was deliberately blown up in
                               1691
to prevent it becoming a base for the Jacobites.

                              There are several daily cruises on the loch, from Inverness, and it is possible to hire
                               cabin cruisers on a weekly basis, if the idea of cruising the Caledonian Canal, 
                               navigating
  it's numerous locks, has it's appeal for you.

                              The myth (Or otherwise!)  of  'Nessie' is investigated in detail at the
                               Information Centre at Drunnadrochit, where various videos taken during the
                               multiple searches are shown, and  attempted explanations as to the origin and
                               existence of such a creature, also on video, are offered.

                              That the picture was taken in August/September can be deduced by the fact
                               that the trees have commenced to don their Autumn garb.
                                                               
     
                                        Nessie's here! Click in fear!