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Bagpipes and Birds - Snippet
The full recording is 49 seconds in length
At the opening, bagpipes dominate and the sound of water can be heard in the background. Towards the end, birdsong is most prominent
Raw audio, no processing
Recorded 2010 using binaural microphones
Boats on Fort Augustus Lock Flight - Snippet
The full recording is 33 seconds in length
This recording documents people working busily on decks and securing boats to bollards with ropes in preparation to pass through Fort Augustus Lock Flight
Raw audio, no processing
Recorded 2010 using binaural microphones
Caledonian Canal Boat Moving Through Water 1 - Snippet
The full recording is 2 minutes and 4 seconds in length
This recording documents the boat moving both gently through water as well as at a faster speed. Occasionally the sound of birds can be heard in the distance and at one point the hum of the boat's motor is audible
Raw audio, no processing
Recorded 2010 using binaural microphones
Caledonian Canal Boat Moving Through Water 2 - Snippet
The full recording is 1 minute and 20 seconds in length
This recording is made up of four shorter recordings of the boat moving through water and each recording is positioned at a different location within the stereo image. The sound of birds can be heard in the distance. At a couple of points the hum of the boat's motor is audible
Raw audio, no processing
Recorded 2010 using binaural microphones
Water - Snippet
The full recording is 17 seconds in length
This recording consists of the gentle sound of running water coming from the Caledonian Canal. The recording has a calming and soothing effect. There is some movement within the stereo image