Portknockie - Palm Trees
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Portknockie - Palm Trees by Colin Smith as part of the Geograph project.
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Portknockie - Palm Trees
Image: © Colin Smith Taken: 5 Jul 2024
The Moray Firth is sheltered from west winds and therefore often has lower rainfall, higher temperatures and more hours of sunshine that are normal for these latitudes. Hence the palm trees on Bridge Street beside attractive stone cottages. www.portknockiewebsite.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
57.701699
Longitude
-2.856519