A £25,000 reward has been offered for any Somerset resident who can find definitive proof of the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.

Dave Fishwick, who is also known as ‘Bank of Dave’, announced the prize fund ahead of the opening on Saturday (June 10) of the newly-reimagined Loch Ness Centre, in Drumnadrochit, Scotland.

The re-opening comes on the 90th anniversary of the most famous ‘Nessie’ sighting when hotel manageress Aldie Mackay reported seeing a’water beast’ in Loch Ness.

The centre, run by Continuum Attractions, has undergone a £1.5 million investment, to create a modern, immersive experience where guests can explore the myths and magic of Loch Ness and its most beloved resident.

Highlands visitors and wannabe monster spotters will be able to walk through 500 million years of history, delve deeper into Scottish myths and legends, and discover the scientific research behind the global phenomena that is the Nessie legend.

Throughout eight immersive rooms, guests can delve deeper not just into history of the Loch Ness phenomenon but also the scientific research carried out by Adrian Shine and The Loch Ness Project, which is based on site, showcasing scientific methodology and real artefacts such as a real mini submarine, real underwater cameras, boats, and sonar equipment all used in the quest to uncover the secrets of the 23-mile long loch.

Continuum chief executive Juliana Delaney said: “We are absolutely delighted that Dave shares our enthusiasm and passion around this global phenomenon.

“As we look to open our doors, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the legend, and then get to search the famous loch themselves, armed with further knowledge.

“This must be one of the world’s greatest stories and it deserved a more modern and immersive presentation, which I hope we have delivered.

“We are very aware we are only temporary guardians of this amazing legend, and we want to invest in keeping the search alive.

“We wish everybody luck in their search, we know we will be watching the iconic loch ourselves.

“As the Loch Ness Centre says, ‘keep looking’.”

For more informational about the new attraction visit its website.