Mixed reviews for major hydro-scheme on the banks of Loch Ness
Plans for a major hydro-scheme on the banks of Loch Ness have met mixed reviews during a public consultation.
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Public information day hosted for £625million Loch Ness hydro scheme
Developers of a proposed £625 million hydro project on the banks of Loch Ness will stage a public information event this afternoon.
Persons in water and overturned canoe sparks search on Loch Ness
Two canoeists were picked up by the RNLI Loch Ness team after capsizing on Saturday.
VIDEO: RAF Typhoon fighter jet declares emergency after bird-strike near Loch Ness
A Royal Air Force plane declared an on-board emergency while flying near Loch Ness yesterday.
Speyside officials submit plans to transform region into world-class destination to Scottish Government
A campaign to transform Moray Speyside into a world-class destination will advance today when "crucial" plans for the region's tourist industry are submitted to the Scottish Government.
Record number of entries expected as canoeists prepare for Loch Ness marathon
Attendance records will broken when more than 9,000 runners descend on the north tomorrow for the 18th Loch Ness Marathon.
Loch Ness RNLI crew take part in The Tetris challenge
A social media trend taking the globe by storm has gained its latest participants - an RNLI crew from Loch Ness.
New record set as Olympians knock 24 minutes off Loch Ness rowing record during Monster The Loch
A new record time for navigating Loch Ness by rowing boat was set on Saturday on a boat fronted by Team GB athletes.
Production crew uncover wreckage of John Cobb’s Crusader during filming for new National Geographic series
The discovery of the boat used in a tragic speed record attempt on Loch Ness has brought to an end a "17-year quest" by experts.
Pictures show ‘unusually challenging’ conditions Loch Ness lifeboat crew faced after tent spotted in water
The Loch Ness lifeboat crew faced "unusually challenging conditions" after they were called to investigate a tent floating in the water.
A spectacular five-bedroom house that’s ideal for trying to spot Nessie
Loch Ness made headlines across the world last week after it was revealed a DNA study pointed to something fishy.
‘Win-win for businesses’ as Nessie hunters expected to keep flocking to the loch
Loch Ness and the Nessie phenomenon are viewed as being worth millions of pounds to the Scottish economy and the man dubbed as Mr Loch Ness is not deterred by the findings and the effects this could have on the tourism industry in the area.
Search for Nessie continues as scientists throw up ‘no extraordinary evidence’ of monster’s presence
A scientist in charge of an extensive DNA study on Loch Ness has found no evidence to support the theory of a 'Jurassic-age reptile'.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Here’s 11 ‘sightings’ of the Loch Ness Monster from through the years
The Loch Ness Monster will once again be hitting the headlines as scientists today revealed what they believe could explain the mystery.
Loch Ness Monster DNA study reveals ‘plausible’ explanation for sightings
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster is most likely to have been sparked by sightings of giant eels, scientists say.
‘Giant eel’ theory for Loch Ness Monster most plausible, scientists conclude
Scientists investigating the Loch Ness Monster mystery found no evidence to support the theory there is a 'Jurassic-age reptile' in the Highland waters.
Wheelchair-bound woman swims length of Loch Ness
A 67-year-old paraplegic woman has battled the elements to swim the length of Loch Ness.
GALLERY: More than 2,000 take part in a ‘Beast’ of a race at Loch Ness
It got messy in the Highlands at the weekend as heavy rain made the Loch Ness Beast Race a muddy affair.
Most northerly parts of Scotland linked to Peak District on new 800-mile cycle route
A new long distance bike trail connecting the very north of mainland Scotland to the north of England has been launched.
Stranded canoeists “safe and well” after being traced on Loch Ness shore
Rescuers have been stood down at Loch Ness after stranded canoeists were found safe and well.
US firm to use Highland vista as ‘live laboratory’
A US infrastructure giant plans to use tree-planting drones, robotic soil-sampling rovers and satellite technology as it turns part of a Highland estate into a “live laboratory” in what is said to be the first rewilding project of its kind in the world.
VIDEO: Chance to buy your very own Downton Abbey… at Loch Ness
Downton Abbey hits the big screens next month when the movie version of the hugely popular drama is released on September 13.
Graham and Sonia pegged out career change with glamping
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Graham Anderson, who runs Loch Ness Glamping, together with his wife, Sonia.
One Loch Ness monster theory remains plausible, scientist says
Scientists who have completed a DNA investigation of the waters of Loch Ness have said that one theory about its fabled monster “remains plausible”.
Loch Ness pumped hydro project to go to public local inquiry after ‘Whaley Bridge’ fears expressed about reservoir
Highland councillors yesterday shot down an application for a major hydro scheme at Loch Ness amid fears for residents’ safety in the event of the reservoir breaching.
An Talla exceeds all expectations as 10,000 flock through its doors in opening month
The £2.5million project to turn a dilapidated hall into a visitor gateway to Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal has proven to be a massive hit, attracting double the expected visitors in its first month.
Thousands sign up for ‘Storm Loch Ness’ event to locate Nessie once and for all
This September, Nessie is going to find it very difficult to hide - with more than 12,000 hunters claiming they will descend on Loch Ness in the hope of locating her once and for all.
Loch Ness 360 Trail launches website
Walkers, cyclists and horse-riders interested in a new Loch Ness Trail can now get themselves online for information.
Delight as rowers set new Loch Ness record after crossing the line by the narrowest of margins
A world record that has stood for 26 years has been beaten - albeit narrowly - by a hardy band of 14 rowers on Loch Ness.
Spirits high as preparations get underway for attempt to smash 26-year-old rowing record of Loch Ness
Spirits among the camp of a hardy band of rowers were high yesterday ahead of today’s attempt to break a 26-year-old world record of rowing the distance of Loch Ness in the fastest time possible.
Adventurer aiming for monster row to smash Loch Ness rowing record
A Scottish adventurer is to lead an attempt at breaking the record of navigating the Nessie-infested waters of Loch Ness in the fastest time possible.
Organisers hail ‘best ever’ TruckNess as petrolheads party the weekend away
Scores of truck enthusiasts parked their huge vehicles to the banks of Loch Ness at the weekend for a festival celebrating their passion.