New Loch Ness immersive experience tourist attraction to open after £1.5m revamp
The Highland visitor attraction - previously the Drumnadrochit Hotel - is where hotel manageress Aldie Mackay reported spotting Nessie 90 years ago.
Thursday 8 June 2023 12:22, UK
The newly refurbished Loch Ness Centre is set to open this weekend following a £1.5m investment.
The Highland visitor attraction - previously the Drumnadrochit Hotel - is where hotel manageress Aldie Mackay first reported spotting the Loch Ness monster 90 years ago, sparking a global and long-lasting fascination.
Guests will be given a chance to explore one of Scotland's most famous legends with a new immersive experience giving a modern twist to an old tale.
The one-hour tour will allow Nessie enthusiasts to walk through 500 million years of history to explore the myths and hear scientific research surrounding the legendary beast.
The centre will feature more than 1,000 eyewitness accounts and recorded sightings, alongside unexplained evidence and artefacts.
Adventurers can also take a trip on board research vessel Deepscan, where Captain Alistair Matheson, the skipper for the Loch Ness Project, will use sonar equipment to explore the water.
Loch Ness - coming in at around 745ft at its deepest point - is Scotland's second deepest loch after Loch Morar and is about the same depth as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the towers of which sit at a height of 746ft above water.
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The Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit reopens on Saturday. The major refurbishment comes following Continuum Attractions' takeover earlier this year.
Juliana Delaney, chief executive of Continuum, said the visitor attraction is looking forward to welcoming guests from around the globe.
She added: "We now present the story of this global phenomenon in a modern and engaging way.
"We appreciate we are only guardians of this legend as many Nessie enthusiasts are truly passionate about this place and its history.
"We wanted to involve them and the community to get it right for the locals and tourists alike. At Continuum, we are passionate about finding great stories in great locations - and this really is Scotland's best story."