Morag
Also known as: Mhorag, Monster of Loch Morar
Scotland's other lake monster lurks in the deepest freshwater loch in the British Isles, far from the tourist cameras of Loch Ness.
1887
Loch Morar, Scottish Highlands
25-30 feet long
Shy, rarely surfaces
Occasional sightings continue
The Lore
Loch Morar in the Scottish Highlands is over 1,000 feet deep and strikingly remote. Since at least the 1880s, locals have reported a large creature in its waters, often described as having a serpentine body with dark rough skin. In 1969, two men claimed their motorboat was struck by a creature they estimated at 25-30 feet long. Unlike its famous cousin at Loch Ness, Morag draws little outside attention.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Notable Witnesses
- Duncan McDonnell
- William Simpson
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