Ness, Loch
Ness, Loch Freshwater lake in n Scotland, running sw to ne along the geological fault of Glen More. It is 38km (24mi) long and 230m (754ft) deep and forms part of the Caledonian Canal. Accounts of a Loch Ness monster date back to the 15th century, but the veracity of the legend has never been established.
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