Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch, or lake, in the Scottish Highlands. This loch is famous for sightings of its titular Loch Ness Monster, a mythical serpent-like creature nicknamed Nessie. Nessie’s existence has never been proven, but it has made this lake a popular tourist destination. Even if you don’t see any evidence of a monster, the area is gorgeous. After all, Scotland is considered by some travelers to be the most beautiful country in the world. Area: 51,560001 sq. km., volume: 3190,2 cubic meters, depth avg: 61,900002 m, shore length: 79,239998 m, res time: 565,29999, elevation: 15 m.