Loch Ness Loch Ness Loch Ness Loch Ness holds an estimated 263 billion cubic feet of water, which is more than all the water in all the lakes, rivers and reservoirs in the whole of England and Wales combined! Loch Ness’s deepest points are over 800ft deep which is twice the average depth of the North Sea. Loch Ness’ water is 6°C in temperature all year round, it never freezes over … even in the Scottish winter. And on very cold days you can see steam rising from the surface of the loch, as it is warmer than the surrounding air! Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". Loch Ness holds an estimated 263 billion cubic feet of water, which is more than all the water in all the lakes, rivers and reservoirs in the whole of England and Wales combined! Loch Ness’s deepest points are over 800ft deep which is twice the average depth of the North Sea. Loch Ness’ water is 6°C in temperature all year round, it never freezes over … even in the Scottish winter. And on very cold days you can see steam rising from the surface of the loch, as it is warmer than the surrounding air! Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". Dot Dot The Dores Inn The Dores Inn is the only pub/restaurant spectacularly situated on the shores of South Loch Ness. On a cold day you can relax by the cosy log fire and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner from a varied menu of home cooked food. On a nice day, you can eat out on the sun terrace or enjoy a drink or two from the ‘The OutDores Inn’ bar soaking up the rays in the large beer garden 01463 751203 info@thedoresinn.co.uk The Dores Inn is the only pub/restaurant spectacularly situated on the shores of South Loch Ness. On a cold day you can relax by the cosy log fire and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner from a varied menu of home cooked food. On a nice day, you can eat out on the sun terrace or enjoy a drink or two from the ‘The OutDores Inn’ bar soaking up the rays in the large beer garden 01463 751203 info@thedoresinn.co.uk Dot Dot River Ness The River Ness is about 6 miles (10 kilometres) long and it flows from the northern end of Loch Ness, through Loch Dochfour, north-east wards to Inverness, with a total fall in height of about 16 metres (52 feet) before discharging into the Beauly Firth. The river is the origin of the name of Inverness which is from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, meaning "Mouth of the Ness" The River Ness is about 6 miles (10 kilometres) long and it flows from the northern end of Loch Ness, through Loch Dochfour, north-east wards to Inverness, with a total fall in height of about 16 metres (52 feet) before discharging into the Beauly Firth. The river is the origin of the name of Inverness which is from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, meaning "Mouth of the Ness" Dot Dot Whin Park Public Toilets Dot Dot Holm Mills The former spinning and weaving factory of the Pringle family and now a retail outlet of James Pringle Weavers. The factory was established about 1798 and is the oldest woollen factory in the north of Scotland. It was worked by both water and steam. The mill is known for its contribution to the Caledonian Canal, by weaving a cloth to prevent the embankments from leaking. Until recently, tartan was still being woven in the original building. The former spinning and weaving factory of the Pringle family and now a retail outlet of James Pringle Weavers. The factory was established about 1798 and is the oldest woollen factory in the north of Scotland. It was worked by both water and steam. The mill is known for its contribution to the Caledonian Canal, by weaving a cloth to prevent the embankments from leaking. Until recently, tartan was still being woven in the original building. Dot Dot River Ness and Caledonian Canal The outflow of water from Loch Ness travels through Loch Dochfour and is then split between the River Ness and this section of the parallel Caledonian Canal. The canal was constructed in the early nineteenth century by Scottish engineer Thomas Telford. The first claimed sighting of the Loch Ness Monster was in the River Ness in AD 565, when Saint Columba is said to have banished a "water monster" back into the river after it tried to attack one of his disciples who was swimming across the river. The outflow of water from Loch Ness travels through Loch Dochfour and is then split between the River Ness and this section of the parallel Caledonian Canal. The canal was constructed in the early nineteenth century by Scottish engineer Thomas Telford. The first claimed sighting of the Loch Ness Monster was in the River Ness in AD 565, when Saint Columba is said to have banished a "water monster" back into the river after it tried to attack one of his disciples who was swimming across the river. Dot Dot Holm Bridge and River Ness The river Ness is of glacial origin. Although of short length, the River Ness has one of the highest average discharge rates in the UK of 11,000 cubic feet per second (300 cubic metres per second) The river Ness is of glacial origin. Although of short length, the River Ness has one of the highest average discharge rates in the UK of 11,000 cubic feet per second (300 cubic metres per second) Dot Dot Tesco Supermarket Snacks and Toilets. This is the last opportunity to buy refreshments or visit the toilet before Loch Ness Snacks and Toilets. This is the last opportunity to buy refreshments or visit the toilet before Loch Ness Dot Dot Whin Park Public Toilets Dot Dot Hydro Ness The River Ness Hydro scheme, interactive experience for all ages and promoting the use of renewable energy. A 93kW hydroelectric power twin turbine will generate an estimated 550,000 kWh per annum, suppling the nearby Inverness Leisure Centre with approximately 50% of their electricity use. The River Ness Hydro scheme, interactive experience for all ages and promoting the use of renewable energy. A 93kW hydroelectric power twin turbine will generate an estimated 550,000 kWh per annum, suppling the nearby Inverness Leisure Centre with approximately 50% of their electricity use. 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