A new photograph taken in Scotland has reignited speculation over the existence of the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

The photo of the "monster" was taken from the woody shoreline of Loch Ness lake in the Highlands of Scotland, shown here with Urquhart Castle in the background.

The photo of the "monster" was taken from the woody shoreline of Loch Ness in the highlands of Scotland, shown here with Urquhart Castle in the background. Benjamin Radford ...

3 The sighting has been called "compelling new evidence" Credit: Northpix The photograph shows an unknown creature close to Urquhart Castle - a favourite haunt of Nessie - on the banks of Loch Ness.

Scotland Now Heritage Inside history of haunting Scots castle overlooking home of Loch Ness Monster Once an imposing stronghold in its own right, Urquhart castle has a fascinating history.

The Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register has endorsed Parry and Hannah Malm's claim after they snapped a photo showing an unidentified presence near Urquhart Castle, a known hotspot for ...

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In 1933, Hugh Gray took a photo at Loch Ness which appeared to show an animal-like tail coming out of the water before sinking again - and 90 years on, the search is still ongoing ...

A “sighting” of the Loch Ness monster captured in photos are being called the “most exciting ever” of the mythical creature.

From then on, sightings of the Loch Ness monster proliferated and, more than 90 years on, the interest has shown no sign of ebbing away.