The Water Horse, Legend of the Deep
A new film about the Loch Ness Monster, based on a novel by popular children's author Dick King-Smith, is released on 8 February. 'The Water Horse' is the story of a young boy's relationship with the mysterious creature and his efforts to keep it safe from fearful and disbelieving adults.
In this section of the Scotland's Culture website there are resources related to the movie, and links to other information about Loch Ness and the Scottish legend of the kelpie.
The film
A brief summary of the plot and the characters in the film and a copy of the movie trailer.
The book
Information and an interview with the British author Dick King-Smith, who wrote the book on which the film is based.
Loch Ness and the Great Glen
Facts about Loch Ness and more about how the lochs and the Great Glen were formed.
What's in the loch?
The legends and stories about monsters in Loch Ness, including modern sightings.
What do you think?
How we judge evidence, like eye-witness accounts and photographs and the need to be wary of hoaxes.
Where Crusoe gets his name
The Scottish adventurer who was the original inspiration for the Water Horse's name.
Who made the movie?
The company behind 'The Water Horse' film, and links to other resources.
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Related links
The Water Horse
The website for the film 'The Water Horse, Legend of the Deep', with photos, games and downloads relating to the movie.
Download The Water Horse study guide
This study guide has information and activities related to 'The Water Horse' film and to Loch Ness.
PDF file: The Water Horse study guide (1.7KB)