Many of my novels are set in various sites around Scotland. If you've been there, you must know that it is an incredible country filled with ancient legends and breathtaking natural beauty. On this page, you will find webcam pictures I have found of places nearby to where I set many of my stories. The pictures are taken in "real time," showing each particular site as it is on this day and are updated every day, every hour, sometimes every few minutes. I've also included a "window" giving views nearby where I live in New England. I hope you enjoy looking through my "webcam windows" and will visit often... Please remember, there is a five to eight hour time difference if you're visiting these cams from the U.S., so you'll have to get up early in the morning for the best views. If an image appears "broken," it may just mean that the latest update is loading...please hit your browser's refresh button Oban is one of my favorite places in Scotland. Known as "The Gateway to the Western Isles in Scotland," this lovely seaside village is the unofficial capital of the West Highlands, having received the royal seal of approval from Queen Victoria, who called it "one of the finest spots we have seen." From the ancient ruins of Dunollie Castle that overlook her to the lovely blue waters of her peaceful sheltered bay, Oban has a history that stretches back to the days of ancient Dalriada. I love this place so much, I featured it in my novel, White Mist. This image change perspective every few minutes with various views (you will need to click your browser's reload button). The largest of the Inner Hebridean isles, the Isle of Mull is a true treasure. Lying just off the western coast of Scotland across from Oban, Mull offers everything from tumbling burns, high peaks, and dramatic views steeped in history and atmosphere. The town of Tobermory is postcard perfect with a colorful kaleidoscope of cottages lining a pristine harbour. This is a picture of Ben More; the name is Gaelic for "big hill," and it is the highest point on the island. Visit the Isle of Mull website to take a virtual tour and learn more about this delightful place. The final scene of The Pretender takes place on Mull in a castle that still stands today. The Isle of Skye, or Eilean a' Cheo, is the largest isle of the Inner Hebrides. It was from here Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped with Flora MacDonald after the defeat of the Jacobites in 1746. Dramatic mountains formed from volcanic rock rise above verdant glens still dotted with stone-age brochs and the abandoned black houses of the displaced crofters from the 19th century. From the quaint capital town of Portree to the remote inland bay at Talisker, the ancient Gaelic language yet flourishes. This is a view of the Cuillin Hills from Sligachan near the very center of the isle. My novel, The Pretender, is set on Skye during the time of the Jacobites. Loch Ness is one of Scotland's largest lochs and home to the reputed "Nessie." When active, this picture refreshes constantly and changes. (You may need to hit your browser's reload button.) The castle that you can often see is Urquhart Castle. Although a fortress has almost certainly stood at this site since the Iron Age, the tower you see now is a ruin built in the 17th century and blown up by government troops after the Jacobite uprising in 1689. Look closely at the mysterious dark waters...can you spot Nessie? More Views From Ness Another View of Loch Ness Loch Ness Boat Cam Glasgow is located on Scotland's western coast and is noted for its fine galleries and Victorian architecture. The city has also been the site of many battles throughout history. Bishop's Castle once stood on the site now occupied by Glasgow's Royal Infirmary. Here, in 1300, William Wallace with 300 men defeated an army of 1000 English Knights who had taken possession of the castle under the English Bishop of Durham. This is a shot of the city's George Square. To learn more about this incredible city, visit The Glasgow City Council Site. More Views From Glasgow George Square #2 Buchanan Street Renfield Street Glasgow Skyline Aberdeen is Scotland's 3rd largest city, located in northeastern Scotland at the mouths of two rivers, the Dee and the Don. Its name comes from the Pictish-Gaelic aber-devan, meaning "at the meeting of two rivers." In the 19th century, Aberdeen was known for its superior shipbuilding and today remains a very active port city as well as Europe's offshore oil capital. The countryside outside Aberdeen, known as Deeside, is most famous for Balmoral, the summer home of the British Royal Family. Many other castles and tower houses are scattered throughout the landscape, along with famous distilleries along what is called "The Malt Whisky Trail." The tall tower you see here is the Town House, built in 1870 and contains parts of the original Tolbooth where condemned men were kept in chains until their public executions. To learn more about the area, go to the Aberdeen site. More Views From Aberdeen Union Street, Aberdeen Castlegate, Aberdeen Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city located on her eastern coast. Called "Auld Reekie" centuries ago for the smoke from her chimneys, today she is thought of as one of Europe's loveliest capitals. Having been there myself, I heartily to agree. High above this ancient city stands Castle Rock, from which the fortress of Edinburgh Castle rises through the mist that often surrounds it. At various times from the 12th to 20th century this imposing structure served as royal palace, military garrison and state prison, playing host to the likes of Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. These Edinburgh images change perspective every few minutes (you will need to click your browser's reload button), showing assorted views of Edinburgh and Historic Edinburgh. To learn more, visit Capital City view and Historic Edinburgh. More Views From Edinburgh Edinburgh View Edinburgh View #2 Arthur's Seat Edinburgh Panorama The Scottish Parliament And on the other side of the pond... This is Crane Beach, near Ipswich, Massachusetts - a beautiful and favorite place, and nearby to the fictional site of my upcoming contemporary novel, THE SECOND CHANCE. In New England, it is currently More U.K. Cam Windows Stromness Harbour, Orkney Isles, Scotland Grampian Mountains, Perthshire Fair Isle, Scotland Solway Firth, Scotland Lunna House, Shetland, Scotland Scalloway Bay, Scotland Isle of Islay, Scotland View 1 - View 2 Dunoon, Scotland Loch Linnhe, Scotland Glencoe, Scotland Cairngorm, Scotland St. Andrews, Scotland Gleneagles Golf Course, Perthshire, Scotland Wembley Stadium, outside London River Thames Live River Thames, London London Skyline Henrietta Street, London Leicester Square, London Soho in London View 1 - View 2 Oxford Circus, London Trafalgar Square, London Piccadilly Circus, London Big Ben and the House of Commons, London Another view of Big Ben, London London Eye and County Hall, London Oxford, England Maidenhead, Berkshire, England Norwich, East Anglia, England Carsington Water, Derbyshire, England Barnstaple, Devon, England Leeds, Yorkshire, England Cumbria, English Lake District Stonethwaite, Cumbria, England Glenridding, Cumbria, England Avebury Stone Circle, England Shrewsbury, England Carlisle Castle, Cumbria, England Haworth, England University of Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, England Nottingham, England Truro, Cornwall, England Newquay Bay, Cornwall Minack Outdoor Theatre, Porthcurno, Cornwall Exeter High Street, Devon, England Plymouth, Devon, England Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland Dublin City Centre/River Liffey O'Connell Bridge, Dublin Rossnowlagh, Ireland Leprechaun Watch in Ireland Cardiff Bay, Wales Llyn Peninsula in North Wales Abersoch, Wales View 1 - View 2 Llancaiach Fawr Manor Ghost Cam, Wales Snowden, Wales Also... 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