Loch Ness is best known for claimed sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as 'Nessie' ( Scottish Gaelic: Niseag). It takes its name from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end. Loch Ness ( / ˌ l ɒ x ˈ n ɛ s/ Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis ) is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 kilometres (23 miles) southwest of Inverness.
River Oich/ Caledonian Canal, River Moriston, River Foyers, River Enrick, River Coiltieįort Augustus, Invermoriston, Drumnadrochit, Abriachan, Lochend Whitebridge, Foyers, Inverfarigaig, Dores.