Loch Ness

Wir besuchten heute Loch Ness und fanden es einfach toll. Loch Ness ist 33 km lang und an der breitesten Stelle 8 km breit. An der tiefsten Stelle wurden fast 290 m gemessen mit Echolot. Am Boden gibt es Höhlen und Grotten, so dass eine exakte Messung nicht möglich ist und das Rätsel um Nessie wohl immer ein Rätsel bleibt. Sehenswert sind die alten Ruinenreste von 1236 aus dicken Felssteinen und die alte Steinschleuder. Im angrenzenden Gebäude wo sich auch 1 Bistro und Andenkenshop befindet gibt es einen Filmraum der einen Film über die Entstehung des Castell zeigt. Alles sehr sehenswert.

Loch Ness has haunted me since I was a beanling. Stories of Nessie and the Loch Ness Monster were the bread and butter of my youth (Along with UFO’s, Big Foot, and anything paranormal. WHAT? I lived for shows like «That’s incredible» and «Unsolved Mysteries… But that’s not what we’re talking about is it?)
I never thought I’d see the day that I’d ACTUALLY Get to see the Great LOCH NESS. Nor did I ever think I’d get to see Nessie! (Spoiler alert, I found her!) The drive was absolutely stunning, it may have been a winter’s day, but let me tell you, taking photos, experiencing something close to your first snowfall without a coat on, and being that close to a childhood dream? Nothing compares to it! A serious dream come true.
No vacation is complete without a visit to the Loch.

Das berühmte Loch Ness — dort wo angeblich «Nessie» lebt. Irgendwie mysthisch und sagenumwoben. Und irgendwie hält man unbewußt immer ein wenig Ausschau, ob man Nessie nicht doch noch zu Gesicht bekommt. Lustig irgendwie, wenn man sich dann doch dabei erwischt, obwohl das natürlich Mumpitz ist und einer der genialsten Ideen eines Tourismusmanagers, deren Gattung es damals noch garnicht gab. Jedenfalls würde sich hier hin wohl im Leben kein Tourist verirren, schon garkeine Touristenschwemme, wenn es diese Sage nicht gäbe. Davon lebt die Region recht gut, dafür daß es hier sonst nicht viel gibt. Außer Natur pur natürlich — und das sehr reichlich! Wir haben es hier sehr genossen!!!

Coming here is one of the most anti-​climactic things on vacation ever. But the thing is, it’s Loch Ness. I’m pretty much just some guy from the United States and what else do I think of in Scotland other than whiskey? Loch Ness. I came on a £40 tour, got a few photos of me and the Loch Ness, then went back to Glasgow. They were pretty much photos of me and some unidentifiable body of water. I wasn’t near any sign that said Loch Ness to prove it. You just have to believe the caption on the picture on my Facebook.
On the ~8-​hour tour I went on, we stopped at a bunch of non-​memorable places. I really just wanted transport from and to Glasgow but had to bear the somewhat stupid stops at random places. For example, we stopped at a apparently haunted hotel (~300 years old) but it wasn’t that interesting. It would be more fitting to just tell the story about it than actually stop. The whole thing was super anti-​climactic, especially because Nessie didn’t even show up at the lake.
But (this the key word) again, it’s Loch Ness, and no trip to Scotland is complete without telling people back home that you went to the lake to find the Loch Ness Monster for at least look for 1 second.
If you have time to spare in Scotland, come check out Loch Ness! If you have more time, try to check out some distilleries in/​around the Highlands to get some exclusive liquids to brag about to scotch/​whiskey lovers.

It’s a big hole in the ground full of water.
No, seriously, though… it’s absolutely gorgeous. It really is. Takes your breath away the sheer scale of it, and this was on a somewhat overcast day. On a blue skies, sunny day? I’d wager it’s even better.
If you’re doing the whole touristy thing (like me) then this is an absolute MUST SEE.
Wave to Nessie for me too. She’s real, y’know.

No vacation to Scotland is complete without at least a quick visit to Loch Ness. The loch was scenic and gorgeous, though I might have enjoyed it better without the cold, windy weather. I didn’t see Nessie, but it was worth going either way.

It’s huge and takes a very long time to walk along, but well worth it for the spectacular views. If you are very lucky you will experience this in the sun as we did.

We didn’t see Nessie either. It was a beautiful drive and I hope that my ancestors (who actually lived north of the Loch) were able to appreciate the beauty of the highlands.
I need to see the monster before I give this place five stars, but it’s a solid 4.5 because it’s such gorgeous terrain.

How can I not give a 5-​star review? Even if I didn’t see myself there. It’s still beautiful. I recommend driving around it, and take turns at the wheel, you don’t want to go off a cliff and be monster food.

Twenty three miles long.
Second deepest freshwater loch in Scotland.
Fabled home of the mysterious Loch Ness Monster aka «Nessie».
I’ve been here numerous times and never seen the monster.
What a disappointment.
:(
On the plus side, the views are inspirational and the local people are friendly.
On the negative side, the drive up the A82 can be soul destroying in the summer when you’re caught behind tour busses and camper vans.