The Quest, which took place May 22-25, saw hundreds of budding monster hunters scour the 23-mile-long loch for unusual activity, both in person and online.

For the first time, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), controlled by Little Loch Broom Marine Life, were used throughout The Quest Weekend in an attempt to capture the first underwater image of the famous beast. This was accompanied by baited camera traps fitted with GoPro cameras and lights, placed in strategic locations to capture any signs of wildlife.

General Manager of The Loch Ness Centre, Nagina Ishaq, said: “The excitement and buzz around this weekend has proven that the Loch Ness mystery is very much alive. We all want the same thing, to discover the secrets that lie beneath the loch, and we’ve been delighted to welcome so many people into The Loch Ness Centre to enjoy the exhibition and Deepscan boat trips across the weekend. The footage we have captured using the ROVs has just made us more determined than ever to continue our search for the truth.”

Although unable to find the elusive beast, the baited camera traps captured incredible footage of pike and salmon, believed to be the first time they have been seen on camera in the loch. Expert hunters believe this could be evidence of food to sustain a giant monster and a significant step closer to solving the mystery.