The Loch Ness Monster: part of our human beliefs, imprint & culture

The Scottish Mountains are always full of surprises. Actually, not just surprises, but more legends, and mysteries, such as the Loch Ness Monster.

Loch Ness, which is located at just 37 kilometers from Inverness, is the biggest lake from Great Britain. It is said that just Loch Ness is having more water than all the other British lakes all-together. The creature that made Loch Ness universally known was its monster, Nessie. It is an old acquaintance and part of the Scottish culture. In the past, the world “Nessie” was used in order to scary the children. By this, they will not adventure themselves in or near the lake. In this manner, they will not risk to drawn in the deep waters of the lake.

It can be said that the Lochness Monster is more a mythical creature, than one based on a specific story. It must be understood the fact that Nessie is part of the Scottish culture & traditions, and not just a story such as “Yeti’ or “Bigfoot”.

Nessie’s appearance has firstly been mentioned in 565, when Saint Columba saved through his power a man who was attacked by a famous monster. After this event, Nessie appeared only in 1933, when it was observed from a traveler’s car. Due to the construction of roads and highways, it was seen many other times from cars and motorcycles. The first photo was made by a “Doctor Wilson” in 1934, during a hunting party. Many have said that that photo was just a hoax.

Like in any “paranormal” controversy, some are saying that it is not possible, and other are telling that it is true. Most likely the controversy will remain, along with the mystery of this incredible land.

True or not, the Loch Ness is a huge magnet for all the tourists that are coming in Scotland, from all the parts of the world, in order to see Nessie. Most likely, they will not see the monster, but they will truly have a great time by admiring the beautifully landscaped mountains from that part of Scotland.