Farson Digital Watercams - Hi-def webcam on River Galloway Coastal, at Port Logan

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Port Logan Holiday Cottage

Rosebank, Laigh Street, Port Logan DG9 9NG

Rosebank Holiday Cottage is situated in the pretty unspoilt village of Port Logan in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland and is ideal for families and couples looking for something completely different from their hectic working lives. This traditional fisherman’s cottage is now completely refurbished making your holiday in Scotland comfortable and welcoming. The cottage has two double bedrooms, one ensuite, and a third bedroom with bunk beds, sleeping a family of six. All on one level, a bright and light open plan kitchen, living and dining area opens onto a large private, secure garden on two levels. Steps to the top level lead to a picnic table and seating area where there is a wonderful view of the Port Logan Lighthouse and the sea. Two / Three well behaved pets are welcome at Rosebank for a small extra charge.

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Port Logan Holiday Cottage

Newbreeze, Laigh Street, Port Logan, DG9 9NG

Located along the front row of Port Logan, Newbreeze is a traditional 2 storey cottage that has undergone a complete renovation. Newbreeze Port Logan The cottage has one double bedroom, and a twin bedroom, sleeping four guests. The cottage has a bright and light open plan kitchen, living and dining area, secluded secure garden having a picnic table. Two well behaved pets are welcome at Newbreeze for a small extra charge.

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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Strathallan House, Castle Business Park, Stirling. FK9 4TZ

Flooding can affect us all. Public bodies are working closer than ever before to manage the risk and impacts of flooding but you have a part to play too. Please click the website link below to find out more...

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Many thanks to Port Logan Holiday Cottages for facilitating this camera's location and to The Scottish Environment Protection Agency for capitally funding its installation. The Farson streaming webcam has been strategically positioned to serve as a valuable tool for monitoring water levels, high tides, and the potential risk of flooding. Port Logan, formerly known as Port Nessock, is a quaint village located within the parish of Kirkmaiden in the Rhins of Galloway, Wigtownshire. Referred to as Port Neasaig in Gaelic, Port Nessock Bay stands as the sole remnant of a strait that once separated the main portion of the Rinns of Galloway from three smaller islands to the south during the post-glacial era.In 1790, the bay featured a dilapidated pier, while the coast to the south served as a gathering site for kelp and samphire. The village itself was meticulously planned and established by Colonel Andrew MacDowall (Douall), the laird of Logan, in 1818. MacDowall oversaw the construction of a quay and a bell tower designed by the esteemed Thomas Telford. Additionally, a causewayed road was erected, leading to these structures. However, the causeway inadvertently obstructed the seaward view of the existing houses on the Lower Road (Laigh Row). Despite MacDowall's intention for the inhabitants to relocate to a new Upper Road, they found solace in the shelter it provided from the strong onshore winds and chose to remain in their original homes. Many of them later added a second floor to their houses, partially restoring their view of the sea.Nearby, one can find the Logan Fish Pond, Logan Botanic Garden, and Logan House Garden. Colonel Andrew McDouall constructed the Logan Fish Pond circa 1788 as a fish larder for Logan House. Completed around 1800, it includes a Keeper's Cottage and Bathing Hut, which still stand today as part of the modern Logan Fishpond Marine Life Centre. The Fishpond, considered the oldest natural marine aquarium in the UK, if not the world, continues to attract tourists and has reopened under new management since 2016. The historic significance of Logan Fishpond can be explored on the website of Historic Scotland. Notably, the village of Port Logan served as the setting for the popular BBC series "Two Thousand Acres of Sky," featuring actress Michelle Collins from 2001 to 2003. Furthermore, in 2017, the film "The Vanishing," starring Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan, and newcomer Connor Swindell, utilized the village as a filming location.