As Scots vote for or against independence, the Loch Ness monster's thoughts remain typically shrouded in mystery and there are fears he may have already made up his mind.

"Nessie" has given locals in northern Scotland the heebie-jeebies for centuries, but there was mild panic when a recent photograph appeared to show the aquatic giant frolicking at Lake Windermere in northern England's Lake District, 210 miles from it's home, Loch Ness.

The Daily Mail presented the photograph last week as proof that the reclusive and long-time Scottish resident was voting with his flippers in a "blow for the 'Yes' vote" as it was spotted out of Scotland ahead of the vote.

Though the authenticity of the photographs can be questioned, Nessie's neutrality has been called into question by another photo showing it forming the word "NO" with it's tail. The Daily Mirror said the photos had delivered an "unlikely boost" to the "No" campaign.