Mel and Wes Stories: Loch Ness in Scotland

Scotland: Loch Ness

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Lesson: Loch Ness and the Search for Nessie Setting the scene: The family crosses the border of northern England in a quest to see Loch Ness, site of Nessie -- the famous "monster". They also visit a few other well-known locations. People in This Story: Angie; Dad; Mel; Mom; Wes Brand Name or Company Name item is in green. Slang terms are linked to the Slang Dictionary. Click on the term to view its meaning. "Speed Talk" is in pink; meaning is in [brackets]. Story: Mom: I believe this is Glen Coe, the supposed birthplace of Ossian. Dad: I'm not familiar with that name, but it rings a bell. Was he an ancient Scottish poet? Mom: Yes. James Macpherson actually wrote the poems, which influenced Sir Walter Scott. I found them interesting and wanted to see this place. Dad: Now I remember. It has something to do with Fingal's Cave in the Hebrides Islands. Wes: Dad, let's keep trucking or we won't get to the Loch and our Bed and Breakfast. [They eventually arrive at the Loch and settle for a quiet evening. Insects flit through cool air and crickets chirp in tall grass. Early the following day, Mel and Wes stand in front of a Nessie sign. A local girl named Angie takes the picture for them.] Mel: Thank you, Angie. Do you mind if I twist your arm about something? Have you ever seen Nessie? Angie: [Laughing] Well, I dinna [do not] want to lie about such an important matter. Last summer in mid August, while I was standing near the shore, I saw two humps moving in the water. Mel: So, was it Nessie? Angie: I dinna ken [do not know], but prefer to believe it was the beastie. Well now, Lassie [Miss], will you be leaving for Edinburgh soon? Mel: Righto, I see Dad with the car now. And my kid brother is waving for me to hurry up. Goodbye, Angie. [Once again, the family travels to another destination.] Wes: That local girl was nice but nutty as a fruitcake. Mel: Come off it, Wes. There was nothing wrong with Angie. She just believes in Nessie. And I like to think a modern-day dinosaur can exist. Dad: Actually, the concept is not as far-fetched as some people might think. There still are rumors of small dinosaurs in Borneo. Mom: Where's that? Dad: It's a large island in Southern Asia. Northern Borneo is in Malaysia. Southern Borneo is in Indonesia. We'll travel there later this year because I accepted a request to teach courses in both countries. Mom: That sounds like a fun trip for us. However, for now, I want a family photo in Edinburgh. [The family stays a few more days in Scotland before they depart Europe and return to North America. Their next destination is Washington D.C. Click here to see the following story: Sight-Seeing Trip.]