LOCH UP THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME TO THE LEGENDARY LAND OF THE WATER HORSE

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, November 13, 2007 -- This holiday season the question "do you believe?" will take on new meaning.  In less than eight weeks, the myth of Scotland's legendary Loch Ness Monster will be reborn with the December 25th premier of Sony Pictures feature film "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" (http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thewaterhorse/).  And for intrigued viewers eager to validate the Scottish myth themselves, a themed touring package is available to bring The Water Horse tale from the big screen to reality.

Based on the famed children's book by Dick King Smith, the story of The Water Horse shares the adventures of a young boy who discovers an enchanted egg on the shores of a Scottish loch.    As the egg hatches and transforms into the legendary creature, the boy must transport it to a larger and more suitable environment—the 24-mile long, 740-foot deep Loch Ness. 

Best known for its' elusive resident, the world famous Loch Ness is Britain's largest freshwater lake. Deep enough to swallow New York's Chrysler Building and large enough to immerse every human being on the earth three times over, its sheer volume leaves enough room for a few mysteries.  Since the first recorded "Nessie" sighting in 565 A.D., scientists, historians and tourists have flocked to Loch Ness in hopes of glimpsing the real-life Water Horse.  To this day, annual sightings, credible eyewitness testimonies and unexplained photographs baffle investigators unable to solve the monster mystery.

Water Horse fans yearning to solve the mystery themselves can traverse the same verdant countryside and dramatic landscapes brought to life on the big screen. Starting with the facts, travelers pick up The Water Horse trail in Edinburgh, Scotland's historic capital city and home to the 3D Loch Ness Experience tour narrated by Nessie expert, Adrian Shine. Once briefed, the investigation leads to Urquhart Castle, perched above the rocky shores of Loch Ness's deepest point from which many have sighted "the monster."  For a closer look, visitors can enjoy a cruise aboard multiple Nessie-watching vessels, equipped with radar, G.P.S. and underwater cameras to increase the chance of sightings. Leaving no stone unturned, visit the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, a well-known gathering point for generations of investigators.

To experience the real sights and sounds of The Water Horse film, tour operator Dooley Vacations is offering the perfect holiday gift for optimistic Nessie-hunters.  Available from November 2007 through February 2008 and starting at $1,239 per person, the package offers a savings of 35 percent and includes roundtrip airfare, six-night bed and breakfast accommodation, a Historic Scotland pass (for entry to Urquhart Castle), automatic rental car, a 3.5 hour tour aboard Jacobite Cruises and entry to the 3D Loch Ness Experience in Edinburgh. To book visit http://www.dooleyvacations.com/vacations/waterhorse-package or call 877-331-9301.

For more information about vacationing in Scotland and touring the mysterious Loch Ness visit www.cometoscotland.com.

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