The most extensive hunt for the elusive Loch Ness monster, lovingly dubbed 'Nessie,' ended on Sunday, August 27, in Scotland. The Loch Ness monster, rooted in Scottish folklore, has had its presence whispered through generations, and its myth has grown more compelling.

Hunt for Loch Ness monster 'Nessie' comes to an end; mystery remains unsolved

IN PICS | Scotland: Hundreds join largest Loch Ness monster hunt in 50 years

Aldie Mackay, the hotel manager at the Drumnadrochit, stormed into the bar one evening to inform the stunned customers that she had just seen a "water beast" in Loch Ness 90 years prior. The modern myth surrounding an elusive monster living in the depths of the Highland loch was started by this sighting, which was zealously reported in the Inverness Courier. Next weekend, hundreds of Nessie enthusiasts are expected to participate in the largest organized hunt for the mysterious creature in 50 years.

Scotland: Loch Ness monster enthusiasts prepare for search operation

A lake located in Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, will witness an unprecedented hunt for a monster as enthusiasts from around the world are gearing up for what is set to be the largest organised search in five decades.

Thousands set to gather to hunt for the Loch Ness Monster, a famed creature in Scottish folklore

Scotland's Loch Ness famous for hosting an alleged mythical monster is facing a climate challenge. Another prolonged dry spell is now having implications on everything from native Wildlife to species. According to figures released by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency Loch Ness's fresh waters have dropped to the lowest level in decades.

Scotland witness drier, warmer weather than ever

Do you know who Nessie is? The Loch Ness monster? It is a creature from Scottish folklore and as per fables, it lives in Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. For decades now, people have believed in the monster's existence and many have claimed sightings and some even produced dubious "proof", grainy pictures and out-of-focus clips.

Loch Ness monster 'captured' on a newly installed live stream. Watch it here!

British scientists have claimed that the existence of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately known as Nessie, is "plausible." Researchers said that they have fossils of small plesiosaurs, long-necked marine reptiles that belong to the order Plesiosauria - from the age of dinosaurs.

What do we know about Loch Ness monster? Fossil discovery suggests its existence is 'plausible'

Gemmell's team, which comprises scientists from Britain, Denmark, the United States, Australia and France, is keen to stress the expedition is more than just a monster hunt.

Global scientists team to hunt for Loch Ness monster

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