New Loch Ness Monster short film hopes to drive tourism to the loch
dailyrecord.co.ukA new video is aiming to entice people to come to Loch Ness in search of its most famous inhabitant. Created by Visit Inverness, the clip shows the wonder of Loch Ness and the surrounding area and is inspired by tales of the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
As part of VisitScotland’s Year of Stories, it's hoped the video will encourage visitors to come and spend time in the area and discover its stories, including the legend of Loch Ness, and aid the area’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The launch comes after a bumper year for the monster with 16 official sightings of the Loch Ness Monster in 2021.This is just short of the record year 2019, which had no less than 18.The appeal of the Loch Ness Monster is as magnetic as ever with thousands travelling to the loch in hopes of catching a glimpse of the famous monster.
The video is filmed across 13 locations including Culloden Battlefield, Dores Beach and of course, Urquhart Castle, with locals sharing stories about Nessie sightings, some of them passed down through generations.
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