Nessie hunters who have been searching the loch for the mythical beast say they have made a "significant finding" on its latest cruise.
The Loch Ness Centre has been probing the dark waters of the loch from its Deepscan cruise - which employs advanced radar technology to search the depths.
Earlier this month, the radar system recorded a sizeable reading which has sparked speculation among researchers.
The radar system, specifically designed to detect underwater objects and formations, identified a "distinct anomaly" in the loch on Thursday 3rd October.
While the exact nature of these readings remains under investigation, The Loch Ness Centre's analysis suggests they could represent substantial underwater presences or potentially large aquatic creatures inhabiting the loch, with the reading indicating there was a disturbance on the loch bed.
Nagina Ishaq, General Manager of The Loch Ness Centre, said: "These radar readings have raised many questions about what lurks in the depths of Loch Ness.
"Our Deepscan cruise has consistently aimed to deepen our understanding of the loch's ecosystem, and this finding shows that there are still many unknows about the loch.
"We are currently working with Loch Ness researchers to conduct further analysis of these readings which hopefully mark a major milestone in the search for Nessie."
The Deepscan cruise uses cutting-edge technology to investigate the unique underwater environment of Loch Ness.
With the use of sonar and radar systems, a hydrophone and most recently a state-of-the-art holographic camera, Deepscan has been able to provide some of the most detailed picture of the loch to date.
