Monster: Mystery of the Loch Ness

During the 1930s, stories of sightings of a strange creature in the waters of Loch Ness spread across the Scottish Highlands. Soon supposed photographs of the beast are published around the world as the legend of the Loch Ness monster is born. But why did the sightings suddenly start, who were the first eyewitnesses and why did the story of Nessie capture the imagination in such a significant way?

As interest in the Loch Ness Monster grows around the world, credibility for the hunt came from an unusual source. Internationally renowned conservationist and TV presenter Sir Peter Scott declared himself a Nessie believer and tried to engage the wider scientific world in the existence of the creature. But soon important evidence connected to the monster's story is discredited.

Despite film and photo evidence suggesting the presence of a monster in Loch Ness being disproved, people still obsess about the existence of the creature. The Nessie myth grows and is soon ingrained into the culture of the Scottish Highlands and travels around the world. People flock to the site, hoping to catch a glimpse of the mythical beast. But why does the legend persist?