Loch Ness is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands. It takes its name from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end. Loch Ness is best known for claimed sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie".
Location: Scottish Highlands
Primary inflows: River Oich/Caledonian Canal, River Moriston, River Foyers, River Enrick, River Coiltie
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