QUEEN OF THE WINTER

Beira, Queen of the Winter tasked one of her maids Nessa with looking after a well that needed to be covered if not in sunlight. One day Nessa was late in returning and the well had overflowed flooding the valley and creating Loch Ness.
Beira, was furious and cursed Nessa, turning her into what is known today as the River Ness. She returns once a year on the anniversary of her transformation to sing a sad sweet song in a voice that is clearer and more melodious than any bird. She is accompanied by the beautiful music of golden harps and pipes more melodious than that of fairyland.