Loch Ness Centre’s Full-Time Nessie Hunter Role Stirs Public Shock Over Salary
Loch Ness Research Centre Seeks Full-Time Nessie Hunter — And Pay Stuns Applicants
By Shivali Best for MailOnline
Scotland’s elusive Loch Ness Monster, “Nessie,” has sparked global fascination for nearly a century. Now, believers have a chance to turn their passion into a career: The Loch Ness Centre is hiring a full-time monster hunter to lead expeditions on the legendary waters.
The Dream Job
The role—advertised as a skipper for the Deepscan research vessel—promises £180/day (approx. £46,898/year). The candidate will navigate Loch Ness, guide 12 guests per tour, and use advanced sonar technology to scour the depths. Duties include sharing Nessie’s lore, ensuring passenger safety, and contributing to ongoing research.
Image Caption: The Loch Ness Centre’s Deepscan vessel will host tours and Nessie hunts.
Applicants need maritime expertise and must thrive in Scotland’s unpredictable weather. “This role requires passion for boating and storytelling,” states the job listing. The position runs from March to November 2025, though extended opportunities may arise.
A History of Mystery
Nessie’s fame began in 1933, when the Inverness Courier reported a couple spotting an “enormous animal” in the loch. The 1934 “Surgeon’s Photograph” (later exposed as a hoax) cemented the legend. Over 1,000 sightings are logged online, though no conclusive proof exists.
Image Caption: The infamous 1934 hoax photo of Nessie, taken by Robert Kenneth Wilson.
Recent Encounters
In September 2025, skipper Shaun Sloggie detected a mysterious 98-meter-deep sonar blip while piloting a rival tour boat. “It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever seen… I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said. While unexplained, such incidents fuel hopes that Nessie might still be uncovered.
What Is Nessie?
Theories abound:
- Giant catfish or sturgeon: These large, prehistoric-looking fish inhabit freshwater.
- Plesiosaur survivor: Some speculate a dinosaur-era reptile lingers in the loch.
- Botanical oddities: Rotting Scottish pines might trap air bubbles, creating surfacing illusions.
Image Caption: Sonar image from a 2025 Loch Ness expedition showing an unidentified object.
How to Apply
Aspiring hunters can apply via the Loch Ness Centre website. With the new skipper set to join a legacy of seekers, the quest for answers—and perhaps Nessie herself—continues.
“The strangeness of it was chilling,” Sloggie remarked. Will the next hunter crack the mystery?
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