"Could be next spring, could be never. Just because the passage's been reopened guarantees nothing. Our hope is that the homing device will allow us to track the creatures and learn more about their species."

"And the monster you faced last August? How big did you say she—"

"I think that's enough left-brain thinkin' for one day," interrupted Brandy. "The good doctor's promised tae rub my achin' back. Did ye know babies are born wi'out kneecaps?"

"Uh, right. Just one last question! Do you ever see a day when the paying public will be able to descend in cages and observe these magnificent monsters in the wild?"

"You know," I said, allowing Brandy to lead me below, "that's a question you really ought to ask my dad."

Notes on Loch Ness

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CairnGorm Mountain Railway, by Aviemore

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Speyside Wildlife, by Aviemore

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Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig

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Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre, Drumnadrochit

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National Trust for Scotland (Culloden Battlefield and Inverewe Garden)

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