Loch Ness Monster hunt begins with help of advanced underwater drone

29 May 2026 • 10:27 PM MYT
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Loch Ness Monster hunt begins with help of advanced underwater drone

  • The annual hunt for the Loch Ness Monster has begun, organised by The Loch Ness Experience.
  • This year's search is bolstered by an advanced underwater drone, Micro Millie, which is mapping the loch's bed.
  • Micro Millie is specifically targeting Urquhart Bay due to its varied landscape, proximity to Urquhart Castle, and recent sighting reports.
  • A "surface watch" scheduled for Saturday is expected to draw hundreds of onlookers scanning the 23-mile loch's waters.
  • Nagina Ishaq, general manager of The Loch Ness Experience, said: “The fact that 2026 has already brought new sightings shows that the intrigue around Nessie is as strong as ever.

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