The Monster of Loch Morar

Deep in the Highlands, Loch Morar is home to a mysterious legend: Morag, a creature said to lurk beneath its dark, cold waters. Comedian and ecologist Zara Gladman teams up with parapsychologist Evelyn Hollow to investigate the sightings, meeting locals whose accounts have kept the story alive for generations. A loch superintendent recalls a strange wake racing across the water; an angler describes three huge humps rising behind his boat; and a lifelong monster hunter reveals how easily shadows can fool even experts. As Zara gathers environmental DNA from the loch, could science finally offer an explanation? The results point to a familiar inhabitant: the European eel. But can it account for everything witnesses claim to have seen? With scepticism, humour and a healthy dose of curiosity, Zara and Evelyn dive into the mystery of Morag—and ask whether this elusive monster is real, misunderstood, or best left to legend.