There are over 800 World heritage sites across the globe.
Remarkable places of universal importance, including the Taj Mahal,
the Pyramids, the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge and the Rift
valley of Africa.
Last May, Destination Loch Ness Ltd, an organisation of local
businesses and of which Graeme is presently Chairman, launched a
bid for Loch Ness to be included in this elite list of
destinations. Why- because Loch Ness & the Great Glen deserves to
be a World Heritage site. It is a place of outstanding natural
beauty which stimulates the senses and inspires a sense of wonder
amongst all who visit. But more than this and more importantly if
it is to become a World heritage site, Destination Loch Ness
believe that Loch Ness & the Great Glen can meet stringent
criteria set out by UNESCO that will allow it to be nominated for
World heritage status. Specifically there is:
The Loch: Created by the Great Highland geological fault line and
gouged by glaciers it is 23 miles long, 1 mile wide and almost
800ft deep at it's deepest point. It also contains more water than
the combined total of every other inland body of water in the UK
The Caledonian Canal: Thomas Telford's masterpiece of 19th
century engineering which connects east coast with west coast
through Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy.
The Military Roads of General Wade: Built down the south side of
Loch Ness in the early 18th century their remnants are unique
testament to the government of the days desire to bring law and
order to the Highlands
The Power of Hydro Electricity: From the monks of Fort Augustus
who generated the first electricity in the Highlands, to the
Foyers development and finally to the present day and the massive
Glendoe Hydro development to be completed in 2009, hydro power has
always been an integral part of the industrial history of Loch
Ness
The Manufacture of Aluminium: More testament to the industrial
past. At one time the aluminium works at Foyers manufactured over
20% of world supply before decline and closure in 1967
Testimony to a culture and traditions which have all but
disappeared: the clans, their language, music and way of life
And of course myth and legend beyond our comprehension........
So please we ask all visitors to Loch Ness to 'Back the Bid' by
sending us your messages of support and encouragement at
www.visitlochness.com
Thank you
