Hunting for Nessie

With Joshua Graham Engagement Visitor at Urquhart Castle, Charlie Hockin Sales Executive at The Loch Ness Centre, and Moira Unwin Marketing Manager at The Loch Ness Centre.

Sarah heads north to the shores of Loch Ness and the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle in Scotland’s Great Glen to discover how legend and history co-exist at one of our most famous heritage sites. As the castle’s guides reveal the castle’s strategic importance and a fierce past filled with clan struggles and warfare, Sarah also ponders the origins and enduring myth of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster – with help from some Nessie experts at the Loch Ness Centre.

If you’re inspired to learn more about Scotland’s rich past and explore historic sites like Urquhart Castle in person, consider becoming a member of Historic Scotland.

Membership gives you free entry to many of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, including castles, abbeys and cathedrals, along with free admission to daytime events and members-only activities. You also get discounts in cafés and shops, a free quarterly magazine, a members’ guide to help plan visits, and access to exclusive podcast content and collectibles like history hunt cards. Membership supports conservation work that helps protect Scotland’s heritage for future generations.

To become a member, sign up here: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/membership/