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One of the first highly publicised events that EarthCam produced, labelled "Webcast of the Century", featured celebrations from around the world at the turn of the new millennium on New Year's Eve 1999 / New Year's Day 2000. 100 cameras were located across the world, taking pictures every 30 seconds, viewed using an interactive world map on ...
The Sportscotland National Centre Glenmore Lodge is situated about 1.5 km east of Loch Morlich, and is surrounded by the park. [10] During the Second World War the area was a training base for Norwegian resistance fighters, who are commemorated by a memorial located near to the visitor centre. [11]
Loch Morlich (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Mhùrlaig) [citation needed] is a freshwater loch in the Badenoch and Strathspey area of Highland, Scotland near Aviemore. The loch is home to a watersports centre with kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing among the activities available. There is also a yacht club and cycling routes around the loch.
The loch is located at an elevation of 316 metres (1,037 ft) [2] about 2 miles (3.2 km) NE of Loch Morlich. Its length is 460 metres (1,510 ft). [1] It lies at the foot of the Eastern flanks of the Greag Nan Gall (622 m). [5] The lake is considered by geologists a good example of a morainic tarn. [6]
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 14-21 December. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC's rules on photography that can be ...
The Loch Ness Center said researchers would try to seek evidence of Nessie using thermal-imaging drones, infrared cameras and a hydrophone to detect underwater sounds in the lake’s murky waters.
Loch Orasaigh in Lewis is only about 125 hectares (310 acres) in extent but the island of Rainish Eilean Mòr is probably the largest island in Scotland relative to the size of the body of water it sits in, as it takes up about 20% of the loch's surface area. The meanings of the names are generally derived from Gaelic, Old Norse or Scots.
The biggest search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster in over 50 years is underway. The Loch Ness Centre has launched ‘The Quest’ which will take place on Saturday 26 August and Sunday 27 August.