DrumnaDrochit
Situated at the head of Urquhart Bay on the northern shore of Loch Ness, you find the pleasant village of Drumnadrochit. If anywhere could be classed as the home of the Loch Ness Monster mystery, this would arguably be the spot.
Drumnadrochit is the home to the Loch Ness Centre (formerly Loch Ness
2000) whose five star exhibition is endorsed by Scottish Natural
Heritage as a ‘portal to the unique phenomenon that is Loch Ness’. Here,
the real inner secrets of Britain’s greatest lake are revealed,
shedding some very unexpected light upon the mystery for which it is so
widely known. And if you’re really keen, you can even go for a
monster-spotting cruise on the Loch with one of the excellent cruise
companies sailing each day.
Despite being such a magnet for tourists, Drumnadrochit still retains
a great deal of charm and personality. The well-kept village green is
home to a stunning miniature model of nearby Urquhart Castle – and a
stroll through the village will take you past white-harled traditional
cottages, cafés, and tasteful gift shops.
Drumnadrochit is an ideal choice if you want to stay near to Urquhart
Castle, and has a range of accommodation options – including the
contrastingly modern Drumnadrochit Hotel. The Castle itself is just a
short distance away and is well worth a visit – to experience the
amazing views, stroll around the ancient ruins and find out more about
its turbulent history.
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