Loch ness, Highlands council area, Scotland

Loch Ness, is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands, extending for approximately 37 kilometres southwest, of Inverness. It takes its name, from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end. Loch Ness, is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological, Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". The Loch Ness Monster, is a creature in Scottish folklore, that is said to inhabit Loch Ness, in the Scottish Highlands. It is often described as large, long-necked, and with one or more humps, protruding from the water. Popular interest and belief in the creature, has varied since it was brought to worldwide attention in 1933. Evidence of its existence is anecdotal, with a number of disputed photographs, and sonar readings.

Loch ness, is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low, due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil. The southern end connects to Loch Oich, by the River Oich, and a section of the Caledonian Canal. The northern end connects to Loch Dochfour, via the River Ness, which then ultimately leads to the North Sea, via the Moray Firth.

Loch Ness, is the second-largest Scottish loch, by surface area after, Loch Lomond, at 56 km2, but due to its great depth, it is the largest by volume in the British Isles. Its deepest point is 230 metres , making it the second deepest loch, in Scotland after Loch Morar. It contains a single, artificial island named Cherry Island, at the southwestern end. There are nine villages around the loch, as well as Urquhart Castle; the village of Drumnadrochit contains, a "Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition".