Nessie hunters have said that "something unusual is happening" in Loch Ness as they encourage a new generation to keep on the search for the monster.
Enthusiasts can learn more about the mysterious creature believed to be lurking in the depths of the Scottish lake with a Loch Ness Centre reopening its doors on June 10 after closing at the start of this year.
It will mark the 90th anniversary of the famous sighting of Nessie by Aldie Mackay in 1933, which catapulted Loch Ness into hearts and minds of the world.
Located at the old Drumnadrochit Hotel where the manageress once worked, the new centre has now undergone a major facelift.
And Juliana Delaney, Chief Executive of Continuum, which carried out the refurbishment, has pledged to continue the search for the elusive monster.
"The real story and the truth is that Loch Ness has phenomena that nobody can yet find the answer to. So we don't say there is a monster or there isn't a monster," she told the Daily Record.
"But what we do say is something is happening here. Something unusual is happening here."
Julianna added: "I want the search to be ongoing. I don't want the search or the research to stop. That's really important, I don't want the Loch Ness investigation to stop. And so we are now encouraging a new generation of you might like to call it Nessie Monster spotters.
"Every guest who comes through and buys a ticket to the Loch Ness centre will for one year become part of our Loch Ness quest. So we will send them updates, we'll send them any sightings, we will keep them up to date with what's happening on Loch Ness for 12 months after they visit."
The long-awaited upgrades to the centre will allow visitors to explore the legend and myths of Loch Ness through immersive tours and take trips aboard the attractions research vessel, Deepscan.
The new one-hour experience will take guests through 500 million years of history to explore the myths and examine the research surrounding the Loch Ness Monster. Guests will be able to hear people's stories, discover artefacts, and hear scientific debate on the existence of Nessie.
Voyage seekers will also have the chance to explore the depths of the world's most famous Loch with Deepscan Captain Alistair Matheson. Guests can now book a trip onboard the vessel, named after a famous expedition carried out on the Loch in 1987.
The one-of-a-kind cruise takes up to 12 guests on a "very special" journey where they will be able to witness the breathtaking beauty of Urquhart Castle and search the depths of the Loch themselves using specialist sonar equipment on board.
