A landmark moment in cryptozoology—the capture of a black feline specimen in the village of Kellas.
In 1984, the remote village of Kellas in Moray became the epicenter of a scientific sensation. A gamekeeper trapped a large, black feline that appeared to be a distinct hybrid or a relict population of melanistic cats.
Archival Sighting ID: KE-84-01
- Location: Kellas, Moray
- Status: Physical specimen recovered
- Dimensions: 1.1m from nose to tail-base
The specimen, now referred to as the Kellas Cat, changed the narrative of Scottish "Big Cat" sightings. It proved that black, phantom-like felines were not merely optical illusions. The animal was characterized by long legs, a slender tail, and distinct white patches on the throat and chest. Several more specimens were later identified, establishing the Kellas Cat as a verified taxon.
Coordinates: 57.5583° N, -3.3167° E — Map of sighting at Kellas, Moray