Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 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.In fullNew drone could solve mystery of the Loch Ness monsterThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Loch Ness Monster hunt begins with help of advanced underwater drone
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 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.In fullNew drone could solve mystery of the Loch Ness monsterThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
