Is Loch Ness landlocked?

Loch Ness tilts as the whole of Scotland bends with the passing of the tides around Britain. Combined with the tidal attraction of the moon and sun the Earth, even though Loch Ness is land-locked there is a change in the height of the water twice a day.



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Loch Ness Water's special filtering process has been developed in close conjunction with the Scottish governing food and drink agencies. Each batch of water is rigorously tested to ensure that consumers can be fully assured of the quality standards and has full traceability.

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The climate of Scotland is so temperate that no lochs are in normal winters frozen over for long periods, as they are in Europe generally. The smaller lochs may be frozen over for a few days, or a few weeks, several times in the course of the winter.

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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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With opportunities to catch fish such as Brown Trout, Ferox Trout, Sea trout, Pike and the mighty Atlantic Salmon, there is plenty to keep you entertained on your trip with Fish Loch Ness.

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Loch Ness is the largest body of water in Scotland by volume and contains more water than all the Lakes in England and Wales combined. It is in fact so deep, that Loch Ness never freezes over, even in the harshest of Scottish Winters, as the water cooled from the air will sink and be replaced by hot water below it.

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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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