Visit 360 degree 'immersive experience' at Thurso's North Coast Visitor Centre
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High Life Highland (HLH) is inviting the public to visit its Thurso-based North Coast Visitor Centre (NCVC) where a 360-degree immersive portal is being showcased until Saturday, October 22.
The Caithness centre is one of four tour venues where people around the Highland and Islands can take part in the 360-degree immersive experience. The portal is part of the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands, a project managed and operated by HLH aiming to encourage responsible tourism and inspire visitors to the hidden gems within the region.
Using film specially captured for the project, children and adults of all ages are invited on a virtual journey across land, sea and air. The experience will take the visitor to places across the Highlands and Islands, finding locations off the beaten track, before seamlessly relaxing into a calmer experience of hidden gems including wildlife, snowstorms and seascapes.
In addition, VR (virtual reality) headsets will also be available to use as part of the "on the road" tour supported by Stagecoach, encouraging young people to engage and learn about tourism in their area.
Susan Taylor, NCVC manager, said: “We are excited to add a different element to our visitor experience over the October holidays and we look forward to welcoming new visitors as well as our local community to enjoy this unique activity.”
Mary Dawn Mohun, HLH’s engagement officer for Spirit of the Highlands, said: “Having the immersive portal at the North Coast Visitor Centre during the school holidays is a great way to continue the learning journey whilst adding a uniquely engaging element.
"We have provided some fun worksheets for younger children to encourage them to write about their favourite journey within the Highlands and Islands, and also about their favourite place in the region. There is even an opportunity to win a family swim pass in our prize draw.”
