Loch Ness experts are teaming up with Bigfoot and Yeti hunters to crack some of the world’s biggest beastly mysteries.
The new World Federation of Legendary Monsters brings together hunters, academics and researchers of the unexplained from across the globe.
Created by staff at the Loch Ness Centre, the group aims to unite the best minds in the field to share theories and shine fresh light on enduring legends.
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From the mountains of Bhutan, where tales of the Yeti endure, to the forests of northwest USA, said to hide Bigfoot – and Canada’s Okanagan Lake, home to serpent-like Ogopogo – the federation will link attractions, experts and enthusiasts worldwide.
At its core will be a board of international specialists exploring famous myths in a balanced way – blending folklore with science to inspire curiosity.
The Loch Ness Centre already works with researchers, including Alan McKenna of Loch Ness Exploration, who runs hydrophone cruises recording mysterious sounds from the depths of the loch.
Nagina Ishaq, of The Loch Ness Centre, said: “For decades, Loch Ness has inspired scientists, storytellers, and sceptics alike.
“Now we are looking beyond the Highlands to build a global network of expertise as we look for new ways to uncover the biggest mysteries.
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“From Bigfoot to the Yeti, from Ogopogo to Mokele-mbembe, we want to bring together the leading voices in folklore and science to share their theories, challenge assumptions and celebrate these legends in new ways.”
The Loch Ness Centre has already embraced cutting-edge technology in its search for Scotland’s most famous monster, as reported by What’s The Jam.
In 2025, the Centre used Remotely Operated Vehicles for the first time during its Quest Weekend, uncovering never-before-seen footage of pike and salmon – and even rediscovering 1970s monster-hunting kit buried deep in the loch’s sediment.
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Staff now believe similar techniques could help solve other mysterious legends worldwide.
The World Federation of Legendary Monsters is open to attractions, academics and organisations keen to uncover the truth behind the myths.
Founding members will receive a digital certificate and help shape the group’s early direction.
It comes as Hollywood star Anna Kendrick claimed she saw the Loch Ness Monster during a trip to Scotland last week.
The Pitch Perfect and Trolls actress said she was eyeballed by Nessie while visiting Ardross Castle in Inverness, where The Traitors is filmed – admitting she’d been a sceptic until that moment.
Her sighting follows fresh claims that Nessie may once have been snared by the Royal Navy during the Second World War.
The bizarre story emerged after a man uncovered letters sent to his late sailor grandad from Nessie investigators.
Lewis Tyler, who served aboard HMS Ocean Swell laying anti-submarine nets, is said to have caught a sea serpent in the gear during an operation at the loch.
Last Tuesday (30 Sept), his grandson John Gibbens revealed the astonishing tale – and the letters he still keeps as proof.
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