A SECOND potential sighting of the Loch Ness Monster in 2025 has been captured.
The new sighting took place on March 2 where the observer, initially using binoculars, described a dark grey shape lurking beneath the surface water blowing bubbles then briefly surfacing above the water before quickly submerging seconds later.
The observer was able to capture a picture (below) following several disturbances in the water before whatever was in the water disappeared.
The sighting has been shared as the full line up of activities during The Loch Ness Centre’s Quest weekend have been revealed.
From May 22 to May 25 the centre will, for the third year running, host participants from across the globe to explore Loch Ness.
The weekend will kick off on Thursday, May 22 with a gathering at the Loch Ness Inn, where monster hunters will meet, share theories, and discuss their experiences.
The following day, the centre will host Stories of the Loch, where Jenny Johnstone from the Stories of Scotland podcast, will share less known tales of the Highlands.
On Saturday, May 24, the Hydrophone Discovery Cruise will take place, where adventurers can embark on an extended boat tour with the Deepscan Skipper and Alan McKenna from Loch Ness Exploration. Using state-of-the-art hydrophone equipment, they will listen for strange underwater sounds.
There will also be a variety of free activities for all ages under a tent on the lawn at The Loch Ness Centre, including Nessie face painting, competitions, storytelling, dance performances, and test driving Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) used in the search for Nessie.
ROVs will be used throughout weekend to further bolster the centre's efforts to capture the first underwater image of the famous beast.
The ROV's high-resolution camera will capture both images and video at depths of up to 100m. These will be accompanied by baited camera traps fitted with GoPro cameras and lights, placed in strategic locations to capture any signs of wildlife they attract.
A live debate will be held on Saturday, with guests including Alan Mckenna from Loch Ness Exploration, Deepscan skipper Gordon Menzies alongside Loch Ness researcher and writer Roland Watson. Andy McGrath from Weird Britain will host.
A huge surface watch will also take place involving volunteers scanning the waters for any potential sightings of Nessie. Participants will be briefed on what to look out for and how to record their findings on Sunday.
Several cameras have been set up across the loch for people around the globe to take part also.
Nagina Ishaq, general manager of The Loch Ness Centre, commented: “The Quest has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events for Nessie hunters and Loch Ness enthusiasts worldwide.
"Following the second possible sighting, this will further fuel the mystery surrounding Loch Ness and its most famous resident and will only inspire more people to look out over the water in the hope of spotting something unexplainable.
"This year at the Quest we will offer more events, more experts, and even more opportunities for people to experience the magic of Loch Ness. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue the search, we welcome everyone to our most exciting hunt yet!”
