The mystery surrounding the Scottish Highlands has been fuelled by a mix of genuine curiosity and calculated deception. For generations, the legend has inspired ‘Nessie Hunters’ from the 1930s to the present day.
Scientific exploration has often resulted in more questions than answers. While pictures exist of the monster on the lake, some of these have been uncovered as examples of the most elaborate hoaxes in history.
On Wednesday, we looked at the facts surrounding Nessie; today, we are going to explore some of the best hoaxes and false trails people have used for fame and fortune. These stories have continued to fuel the sceptics who maintain that there is nothing in the Loch.
