November 2nd, 2008 Loch Ness in Scotland
Loch Ness is the second largest body of freshwater in Scotland. It is 23 miles long and close to the town of Inverness. At its deepest point it is 754 feet deep. It contains more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. The visibility of the water is very low due to the high content of peat entering it from the surrounding soil. Loch Ness is famous around the world as the home of the Loch Ness Monster (Nessie).
Loch Ness is a popular holiday destinations. The area is steeped in history, castles, natural attractions and legend. It is a wild and romantic place with am abundance of wildlife. The area is the perfect base for a vacation in the Highlands. Accommodation ranges form traditional hotels to bed and breakfasts. Another option is to rent a Loch Ness holiday cottage.
The area around Loch Ness has much to offer. You can visit some of the local towns such as Fort Augustus, Strathglass and Drumnadrochit. You can walk the Great Glen Way which winds through seventy miles of some of Scotland’s most impressive scenery. You will discover why Loach Ness is one of the premier UK holiday destinations.
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