Knowles. "The Loch Ness Monster is still a mystery". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. J. A Carruth Loch Ness and its Monster, (1950) Abbey Press, Fort Augustus, cited by Tim Dinsdale (1961) Loch Ness Monster pp. 33–35 A: Despite decades of research and numerous sightings, there is no conclusive scientific evidence to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. However, eyewitness accounts and sonar readings continue to fuel speculation and intrigue. Wakes have been reported when the loch is calm, with no boats nearby. Bartender David Munro reported a wake he believed was a creature zigzagging, diving, and reappearing; there were reportedly 26 other witnesses from a nearby car park. [99] [ bettersourceneeded] Although some sightings describe a V-shaped wake similar to a boat's, [107] others report something not conforming to the shape of a boat. [59] Trees

The loch is believed to be connected to the sea and various rivers, leading to the popular theory that the monster could be a marine animal like a seal or a whale passing through. Gander, Kashmira (19 April 2014). "Loch Ness Monster found on Apple Maps?". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018 . Retrieved 20 April 2014. Naish, Darren. "Books on the Loch Ness Monster 3: The Man Who Filmed Nessie: Tim Dinsdale and the Enigma of Loch Ness". Tetrapod Zoology. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023 . Retrieved 6 November 2023.

The first known reference is in the Life of St Columba by the saint, Adomnán, which was written in the seventh century AD.

stv News North Tonight – Loch Ness Monster sighting report and interview with Gordon Holmes – tx 28 May 2007". Scotlandontv.tv. Archived from the original on 17 July 2010 . Retrieved 28 May 2009. Campbell, Steuart. (1997). The Loch Ness Monster: The Evidence. Prometheus Books. p. 33. ISBN 978-1573921787In 1933, the Daily Mirror published a picture with the caption: "This queerly-shaped tree-trunk, washed ashore at Foyers [on Loch Ness] may, it is thought, be responsible for the reported appearance of a 'Monster '". [134]

In recent times, he has reduced his involvement in public events. Nevertheless, he still plays a significant role as the narrator in the video guide of the new multimedia exhibition at the center. With his elegant white mane and magnificent beard, he resembles a cross between Rasputin and Santa Claus. Is Cryptozoology Good or Bad for Science?(review of Loxton & Prothero 2013), September 2014 (now stripped of all images) Police chief William Fraser demanded protection for Loch Ness Monster". Perth Now. 27 April 2010. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021 . Retrieved 7 February 2012. Although most researchers do not believe Dinsdale to be a hoaxer, his susceptibility to confirmation bias and trusting dubious sources as evidence has been criticized. [63] "Loch Ness Muppet" (1977) Gill, Kate (24 September 2021). " 'Loch Ness monster' spotted lurking near shore by wild camper". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 10 July 2023 . Retrieved 10 July 2023.The Man Who Filmed Nessie: Tim Dinsdale and the Enigma of Loch Ness is an essential read for those seriously interested in the history of monster searching and the people who engage in it. The book has very high production values and impressive design and editorial standards, and includes an excellent colour plate section. I enjoyed reading it and think that Angus Dinsdale has produced a book that his late father would have been proud of, and moved by. Many interesting people have contributed to the lore of the Loch Ness Monster, and Dinsdale was without doubt one of the most important and influential. I leave you to judge whether this was time wasted, or a life enriched and made remarkable. However, the monster in the public's imagination remains unparalleled by any other legend. Adrian Shine, an amateur naturalist and the founder of the Loch Ness Project research group, has devoted a remarkable fifty years of his life to scientifically exploring the largest lake in the UK by volume since 1973.