Loch
Ness, Scotland
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Loch Ness is arguably Scotland's most famous tourist attraction.
Every year, people from around the world visit this 24-mile stretch of
water for its breathtaking beauty, and of course to revel in the legend
of the fabled Loch Ness Monster. Loch Ness is just one of many lochs (or
lakes) hidden amongst the awe-inspiring Scottish countryside, and is also
one of the most rewarding. There is so much to discover along its picturesque
shoreline and in the surrounding countryside, providing families and the
young at heart with fun, excitement and adventure.
The North Shore
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over the River Ness,
Inverness, Scotland |
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Inverness is the essential starting point for a tour around
the Loch. Capital of the Highland Region in Scotland, Inverness is situated
at a strategic point where the waters of Loch Ness flow out into the Moray
Firth. Views along the wide river are very impressive, Inverness Castle
sat high up on the river bank being the photographer's favorite.
Loch Ness is some 15kms south-west of Inverness. Visitors
should take the A82 road towards Drumnadrochit on the north side of the
lake. Stunning views of the loch can be enjoyed between the trees all
the way along the hilly shore road. Roughly a third of the way along the
north shore the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle come into view.
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