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Webcams broadcasting images of Aberdeen Harbour around the world

Bosses hope the live feed will give people an insight into the activity going on in and around Aberdeen Harbour
Bosses hope the live feed will give people an insight into the activity going on in and around Aberdeen Harbour

Live images of Aberdeen Harbour are being broadcast around the world by webcams installed at a historic city building.

Four webcams have been set up at the C-listed Roundhouse – the former control tower at the entrance to the city’s harbour – which now houses Seacroft Marine Consultants.

Bosses at the firm hope the live feed will give people an insight into the activity going on in and around the port.

The webcams are also likely to prove a huge draw for wildlife lovers looking to catch a glimpse of a large pod of dolphins which are regularly spotted at the harbour mouth.

The idea to fix up the cameras came after the firm’s technical director Michael Cowlam captured rare photos of an unusual natural phenomena back in September 2012.

Stormy conditions and high winds forced foam from the North Sea inland, covering Footdee in what looked like snow.

The images went viral on social media websites.

Mr Cowlam said: “While we can’t promise another incredible event like that, we are sure that images of the hustle and bustle of the port’s activities and the areas surrounding our office will be popular.

“We have been in the Roundhouse for seven years now and the view from our windows never fails to impress.

“This is one of the main reasons we decided to install webcams and share that with people around the world.”

The four cameras capture Aberdeen beach to the north; the harbour entrance and out to sea eastwards; south across the harbour navigation channel towards Girdleness;  and across the main harbour turning basin to the west.

The live feed can be viewed at the website of Seacroft Marine Consultants.

 

Mr Cowlam added: “A particular favourite of ours is the large pod of dolphins that are often visible around the harbour mouth.

“The RSPB’s Dophinwatch is based close by so it really is a great position to observe them from.”