UTTERLY monstrous

From King Arthur to Robin Hood, Britain has hundreds of its own fascinating myths and legends – and more than its share of monsters, too. These will give you something to think about, should you find yourself walking alone on a dark and stormy night...

The Loch Ness Monster

Any self-respecting article about the monsters of Britain must naturally contain a reference to good old Nessie! Reports of a terrifying aquatic beast inhabiting Loch Ness, in Scotland, date back centuries – local stone carvings by the ancient Picts depict a mysterious beast with flippers. But the Lock Ness monster first came to worldwide attention in 1933, when a couple driving