More famous than Irn Bru or Haggis, the mystery surrounding the Loch Ness Monster is one of Scotland's greatest exports and has led to many making it their life mission to be the first to find undeniable proof of Nessie's existence.
The first recorded modern sighting took place back in May 1933 when a local couple claimed to have seen “an enormous animal" rolling and plunging on the surface of the loch, but stories of a monster have stretched back all the way to sixth century AD, when Irish monk Saint Columba was said to have encountered it.Get all the latest Scottish history and culture news sent straight to your Inbox every week by signing up to our Scotland Now newsletter.We cover everything from ancient clans and war heroes to whisky
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