Achievement Unloched — Morar Ness

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Achievement Unloched — Morar Ness

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Dec 14, 2016

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Writer and researcher Mike Dash (Spring Heeled Jack) returns to talk about the less famous Scottish lake monster alleged to live in Loch Morar. While not as widely known as Nessie, Morag (as she is known) has her own fascinating history. Read the episode notes

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Dec 14, 2016

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Achievement Unloched — Morar Ness

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