Can you see dolphins in Loch Ness?

Another famous resident and not quite as elusive as Nessie, is the Bottlenose Dolphin. You can frequently see these fascinating creatures from Chanonry Point near Fortrose on the Black Isle.



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Best places to see Dolphins in Scotland To sum up, Chanonry Point, Spey Bay and Inverness up in the north of Scotland are our top recommendations for spotting Scottish dolphins, with Chanonry Point the far and away winner. The Isle of Mull in the west is also known for having quite dolphin-rich waters.

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Fishing for ferox trout, sea trout, brown trout and the mighty Atlantic salmon - you never know what you will catch in Loch Ness! Half day or full day trips.

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White-beaked and common dolphins In Scotland, they're most often seen in the Minch and to the north of the Outer Hebrides, in the outer Moray Firth and off the Aberdeenshire coast. Common dolphins tend to be summer visitors to Scotland, and are mainly recorded here between May and October, when food is most abundant.

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As some dolphins are residents around Scottish shores you can see them all-year-round however, as they prefer the calmer and sunnier sea conditions associated with spring and summer, the best time to see dolphins in Scotland is usually from May to September.

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MYSTERY POD REVEALED! In 2018, an unrecognised pod of killer whales was spotted in Loch Laxford, prompting our scientists to share the dorsal fin images with other organisations and researchers to attempt a match. Fast forward to 2021 and the pod surfaced again…

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Best Places to See Wild Dolphins
  • Azores, Portugal. The Azores archipelago in the mid-Atlantic is currently one of the world's largest marine sanctuaries. ...
  • Southern California, USA. ...
  • Taranto, Italy. ...
  • Bimini, Bahamas. ...
  • Moreton Bay, Australia. ...
  • Hawaii, USA. ...
  • Amakusa, Japan. ...
  • Akaroa, New Zealand.


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We talked to people who lived their whole lives in Scotland and still have not seen Loch Ness. What does that tell you? If you believe in Nessie, then yes, a visit here is absolutely worth it. If you are not a believer, then maybe your time is better spent in other areas of Scotland.

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