Loch na Cuilce and Loch Coruisk with Black Cuillin in the background, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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Exploring Scotland’s legendary lochs. Exploring Scotland’s legendary lochs

Forget the Loch Ness Monster, because sitting on the western outskirts of Scotland, Loch Coruisk is said to be the primary residence of a mysterious water horse. The Kelpie, as it’s more commonly known by the Scots, is a shape-shifting water spirit, capable of adopting both horse and human form. Many tourists journey to the loch for a scenic walk, but a real-life Kelpie sighting in the wild is yet to be officially recorded. Our recommendation: take in the sights of the Black Cullin instead, a stunning mountain range comprised largely of gabbro – a dark rock which helped give the range its name.