Being a McNeil, Nessie and Loch Ness are part of my Scottish heritage. I believe I once saw our monster although I had taken a wee dram of the McCallum.

Talking of which, the same sort of image springs to mind each time I pass our little pond - without benefit of the dram - and am startled by movement on the surface of the water. Today I decided to put my Girl Guides training into action and sneak up to our mini loch and try to catch sight of whatever is lurking therein.

If I am approached by The Press, I am prepared to sell!