On August 26 and 27, volunteers from all over the world will gather in person and online for “The Quest Weekend” to look for traces of the creature.
To find one of the most elusive beasts in the world, a group of committed monster hunters has come together.
The Scottish Highlands are where a “water beast” is said to have been observed decades ago, according to the Guardian, by hotel manager Aldie Mackay. Since then, the legend of the Loch Ness Monster has aroused curiosity all around the world.
90 years later, on August 26 and 27, volunteers from all over the world will assemble in Scotland for “The Quest Weekend,” a gathering sponsored by the Loch Ness Centre, to look for evidence of the Loch Ness Monster.
According to the Loch Ness Centre, which is situated at the site of the Drumnadrochit Hotel where Mackay worked all those years ago, the search will take place over the course of two days using equipment that hasn’t previously been used in the hunt for Nessie (as the creature is sometimes referred to). This equipment includes drones with infrared cameras. Additionally, hydrophones will be utilized to find any underwater sounds.
The Loch Ness Centre, a museum that explores the history of the Nessie tale and which also operates cruises, has only recently reopened this year following a $1.9 million renovation, according to CNN.
Participants will receive guidance on what to look out for and how to document potential discoveries from Loch Ness exploration specialist Alan McKenna.
In a statement posted to the Loch Ness Centre website, McKenna said, “It’s always been our goal to record, study, and analyze all manner of natural behavior and phenomena that may be more challenging to explain.”
By participating in this extensive surface watch, you’ll have a real chance to personally contribute to this intriguing mystery that has captured so many people from all over the world, McKenna continued, “It’s our hope to inspire a new generation of Loch Ness enthusiasts.”
According to Fraser Campbell, the new interest has been a success for the new Drumnadrochit hotel, as seen by the “unbelievable” volume of reservations received this summer, as reported by the Guardian. Campbell holds a directorship with the Cobbs Group, the hotel’s owner.
By participating in this extensive surface watch, you’ll have a real opportunity to personally contribute to this intriguing enigma that has captured so many people from all around the world, Campbell said. “It’s our hope to inspire a new generation of Loch Ness enthusiasts,” Campbell said.
The Loch Ness Centre’s manager, Paul Nixon, said that he believes “there’s a very strong possibility that something will be spotted this weekend, but of course it raises the question as to what it will be” in a statement posted on the organization’s website.
Requests for feedback from the Loch Ness Centre and Drumnadrochit Hotel were not immediately fulfilled.
