Dougie Coull Photography

MV Caledonian Isles Under Repair

2012-02-17T15:22:00.000Z

The CalMac ferry 'Caledonian Isles' had a coming together with the wall of a pier on Tuesday evening.

She is seen here being worked on by 'Garvel Clyde' while berthed in the James Watt Dock.

Caledonian Isles - Under Repair - James Watt Dock

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Greenock Harbours and Docks

2012-02-15T23:50:00.003Z

Caught a few pics in Greenock this afternoon.

I suspect the 'Haven Hawk' as a new acquisition and will be used as a pilot cutter - perhaps to replace the ageing 'Cloch'.

Loch Fyne - Garvel Dry Dock

Pilot Cutters 'Haven Hawk' and 'Toward' - Small Greenock Harbour

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Around Greenock Waterfront

2012-02-14T15:59:00.000Z

A few images in the Greenock dock's areas from today.

MV Loch Portain - Approaches Garvel Dry Dock

MV Loch Portain - Inches in to Garvel Dry Dock

Arklow Forest - Glasgow Bound

Arklow Forest - Off East India Harbour

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HMS Trenchant

2012-02-13T13:00:00.000Z

A few images as HMS Trenchant arrives at the Faslane Naval Base.

HMS Trenchant - Approaching Rhu Spit

HMS Trenchant - Off Rhu Spit

HMS Trenchant and SD Dependable - Off Rhu Spit

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HMS Illustrious - Loch Long, Scotland

2012-02-13T09:35:00.000Z

HMS Illustrious preparing and departing Loch Long this morning - albeit a little later than planned.

She's off to Norway for Military exercises.

HMS Illustrious - Loch Long

HMS Illustrious - Departs Loch Long

HMS Illustrious - Departs Loch Long

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Sunday in Greenock

2012-02-12T15:38:00.000Z

Stopped off at various locations on the way home from Greenock today.

A few images to reflect my activity.

MV Loch Portain - James Watt Dock

Argyll Flyer Departing James Watt Dock - Off East India Harbour

Cowal Hills

Trawler - 'Aora' - James Watt Dock

Various Craft - Great Harbour

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HMS Talent Transits to Faslane Naval Base

2012-02-05T09:52:00.000Z

Been a fairly busy day and fortunate enough to catch HMS Talent as she heads to Faslane.

Light dropped badly yet again, and submarines are not the easiest of subjects at the best of times.

Still, another capture.

HMS Talent - Gareloch

HMS Talent - Heading to Faslane Naval Base

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West Highland Line - Garelochhead

2012-02-05T08:36:00.000Z

Well they say the trains don't run to time ..........

In this case it arrived early and caught me out, so just a few images around the station.

Diesel Loco - 37 676

GWS 75 - Tamping Machine

Aquarius Railroad Technologies - Land Rover

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HMS (Lusty) Illustrious at Glen Mallon, Scotland

2012-02-05T08:21:00.000Z

HMS (Lusty) Illustrious arrived at Glen Mallon Jetty in Loch Long this morning.

She will be there for a number of days before heading to Norway for a military exercise.

She is sadly the only Carrier currently serving in the Royal Navy fleet thanks to severe government cut-backs in the Ministry of Defence.

She also has no Fleet Air Arm or RAF jets to fulfil her function due to the same cuts.

Rule Britannia? - I think perhaps not as we would wish.

HMS Illustrious Approaching Glen Mallon - Loch Long

HMS Illustrious Arriving Glen Mallon - Loch Long

HMS Illustrious Berthing - Glen Mallon - Loch Long

HMS Illustrious Assisted with SD Impetus and SD Dependable to Berth

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River Clyde Activitiy

2012-02-01T08:28:00.000Z

A nice sunny day and a wee bit of activity off Greenock, so some iamges posted.

SD Resourceful was heading over to Faslane Naval Base, and the Sound of Scarba to the Garvel Dry Dock.

SD Resourceful - Off East India Harbour

Sound of Scarba - Off East India Harbour

SD Resourceful - Off East India Harbour

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HMS Victorious Arrives at Faslane

2012-01-30T09:06:00.000Z

My lucky day as we have a second inbound submarine to Faslane.

This time one of our own - HMS Victorious.

Weather has now deteriorated to heavy cold wind and poor light unfortunately.

HMS Victorious - Approaching Rhu Narrows

HMS Victorious - Faslane Bound

HMS Victorious - Heading to Faslane Naval Base

HMS Victorious - Approaching Faslane Naval Base

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US Navy Submarine Arrives in Scotland

2012-01-30T08:59:00.000Z

A US Navy submarine arrived early on Monday morning bound for the Faslane Naval Base in Garelochhead.

I was lucky enough to catch her just as she arrived.

US Submarine - Approaching Faslane Naval Base

US Submarine with SD Dependable Assisting

US Submarine - Approaching Faslane Naval Base

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Views of Scotland

2012-01-30T08:51:00.000Z

In between waiting for the arrival of another visitor to Faslane I went a drive up to Arrochar to get a few images in the lovely light and sunshine.

Scottish View - Looking Down Loch Long

Scottish View - Loch Long

Arrochar View

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King's Theatre, Glasgow - Backstage Tour

2012-01-28T20:59:00.003Z

I trip to Glasgow today to take a backstage tour of the King's Theatre.

The Theatre was opened in 1904 and has a great history.

Well worth going around and good to see what goes on backstage.

King's Theatre - From the Stage

King's Theatre Corridor

Ceiling with Brodie Light

Ornate Ceiling

Stage - Side View

'Grease' Display

Seating Interior

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El Moundjid

2012-01-27T14:00:00.001Z

Algerian emergency tow vessel (ETV) 'El Moundjid' is a Bourbon class tug, and shown here bound for Glasgow.

She a multi purpose and will be used to tow disabled vessels which may present dangers to the environment.

El Moundjid - Tug - Passing Port Glasgow

El Moundjid - Tug - Approaching Erskine Bridge

El Moundjid - Tug - Passing Erskine

El Moundjid - Tug - Glasgow Bound

El Moundjid - Tug - Passing Greenock

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Konstantinos - Cargo Ship

2012-01-26T22:50:00.001Z

Well, you could say it was raining, but that would have been an understatement.

It was pouring with rain as she passed Port Glasgow on her way upriver to Glasgow.

Konstantinos - Off Port Glasgow

Konstantinos - Off Port Glasgow - Svitzer Milford Assisting

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'Isle of Arran' exits Garvel Dry Dock

2012-01-19T16:31:00.001Z

After the 'Caledonian Isles' had completed her move it was the tun of the 'Isle of Arran' to mirror her manoeuvres.

The light was improving and fortunately the rain stayed away.

'Isle of Arran' exits Garvel Dry Dock

'Isle of Arran' off Garvel Dry Dock

'Isle of Arran' and 'Battler' - James Watt Dock

'Isle of Arran' - James Watt Dock

'Isle of Arran' and 'Bruiser' - James Watt Dock

'Isle of Arran' exits Garvel Dry Dock

'Isle of Arran' and 'Bruiser' - Garvel Dry Dock

'Isle of Arran' - James Watt Dock

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Caledonian Isles exits Garvel Dry Dock

2012-01-19T16:16:00.000Z

Another early start to catch the two Caledonian MacBrayne ferries depart the Garvel Dry Dock and transfer to the adjacent James Watt Dock.

Also very cold, but think it was worth the effort.

'Caledonian Isles' Exits Garvel Dry Dock

'Caledonian Isles' Enters James Watt Dock

'Caledonian Isles' and 'Battler' - James Watt Dock

'Caledonian Isles' - James Watt Dock

'Caledonian Isles' and tug 'Bruiser' - James Watt Dock - Early Morning Sunrise

'Caledonian Isles' and tug 'Bruiser' - James Watt Dock

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El Moundjid - Tug at Garelochhead

2012-01-16T16:49:00.000Z

Algerian emergency tow vessel (ETV) 'El Moundjid' is a Bourbon class tug, and shown here berthed at Faslane for tug training prior yo going in to full service.

She a multi purpose and will be used to tow disabled vessels which may present dangers to the environment.

El Moundjid - Tug - Garelochhead

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RFA Mounts Bay

2012-01-16T14:37:00.000Z

The RFA 'Mounts Bay' departs Faslane and heads to sea.

RFA Mounts Bay - Departing Faslane Naval Base

RFA Mounts Bay - Off Rhu Spit

RFA Mounts Bay - Off Rhu Spit - SD Impulse Assisting

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Faslane - Winter Morning

2012-01-16T11:00:00.014Z

An early arrival to see the RFA 'Mounts Bay' depart Faslane and although the light and weather left a lot to be desired - we made the best of it that we could.

HMS Blyth Passing Rhu Spit

Garelochhead Winter View

Lonely Photographer - Rhu Spit

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James Watt Dock - Today

2012-01-15T19:28:00.000Z

Some more images from the James Watt Dock in Greenock on a nice - if cold - day.

'Sound of Scalpay'- James Watt Dock

Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

James Watt Dock

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'Isle of Arran' - Ferry

2012-01-15T19:14:00.001Z

A nice day today so a visit to the docks in Greenock was in the plan.

Some more images from the Garvel Dry Dock.

'Isle of Arran' - Garvel Dry Dock

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Murdieston Dam, Greenock

2012-01-15T15:00:00.008Z

A few images taken around the Murdieston Dam this afternoon.

Swan - Murdieston Dam

Model Yachts - Murdieston Dam

Model Yachts - Murdieston Dam

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Peter Pan - Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

2012-01-12T23:45:00.014Z

Oh yes we did (again) .............

Second Panto visit this year.

Another great pantomime and all credit to the cast for keeping us fully entertained.

I felt as an audience we were a bit more engaged with this one right from the get go.

No photography permitted during the actual performance so here's a few of the Theatre interior.

Peter Pan Pantomime - Pavilion Theatre - Glasgow

Peter Pan Pantomime - Pavilion Theatre - Glasgow

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Misty on Her Walk

2012-01-12T15:13:00.001Z

Misty gets her well deserved walk over the fields behind our house.

She's showing her age a bit, but still plays like a pup and thoroughly enjoys the Walking, Chasing a Stick, and Sniffing the Scents left by the various wildlife that frequent the area.

Misty on Her Walk

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Turn Around Inverclyde Today

2012-01-12T14:46:00.000Z

Weather much brighter today - managed to get quite a few images in a very short time this morning.

Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

Serco Boats - Great Harbour

'Isle of Arran' - Garvel Dry Dock

Aasli - Off East India Harbour

Cembay - Off Port Glasgow - Off Port Glasgow

Navigo - Off Langbank - Glasgow Bound

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Another Walk Around Greenock Docks

2012-01-11T17:29:00.000Z

Another wee wander around the James Watt Docks. Weather quite dismal - and cold.

Still, it keeps me off the streets.

Nordcaperen was in the Marina - though all signs of her name were removed so she may back under another guise.

Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

Great Harbour - Greenock

Sir John Murray - SEPA Survey Vessel - Arriving in James Watt Dock

Nordcaperen - James Watt Dock Marina

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Around Garvel Dry Dock

2012-01-09T22:03:00.000Z

After a round of golf at Whinhill in Greenock - grabbed a few images from around the dock area.

'Isle of Arran' - Garvel Dry Dock

'Isle of Arran' and 'Caledonian Isles'- Garvel Dry Dock

River Clyde View - Off Garvel Point

Great Harbour - Greenock

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Well Park in Winter - Greenock

2012-01-07T17:58:00.000Z

A second attempt to get some images of the lovely Well Park in Greenock during the winter months.

Tried yesterday but the rain didn't play ball.

War Memorial - Well Park, Greenock

Well Park - Storm Damage

Greenock View - from Well Park

Well Park - Greenock

War Memorial - Well Park, Greenock

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Ferries at Night

2012-01-05T22:00:00.003Z

Despite the cold wind it seemed a good opportunity to get some images at the Garvel Dry Dock.

CalMac's ferries 'Isle of Arran' and 'Caledonain Isles' were being moved in to the dock for their winter maintenance work.

'Caledonian Isles' at Night - James Watt Dock

'Caledonian Isles' and 'Hebridean Princess' at Night - James Watt Dock

'Isle of Arran' Entering Garvel Dry Dock

'Isle of Arran' - Garvel Dry Dock

'Isle of Arran' Entering Garvel Dry Dock

'Caledonian Isles' and 'Isle of Arran' Docking - Garvel Dry Dock

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Around the River Clyde Today

2012-01-05T17:10:00.001Z

Less windy today, but still enough to bring a chill to the air.

A few images from around the River Clyde at Greenock.

Valiant - Off East India Harbour, Greenock

Safety Liferaft - James Watt Dock

Caledonian Isles - James Watt Dock

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Sleeping Beauty - Kings Theatre, Glasgow

2012-01-03T17:42:00.004Z

Oh yes we did .............

Despite the atrocious gales we had this morning - worst I've ever seen - my son Fraser and I fulfilled our
ticket purchases and went along to see 'Sleeping Beauty' at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.

A great pantomime and all credit to the cast for keeping us fully entertained with a very enjoyable two and a half hours entertainment.

No photography permitted during the actual performance so here's a few of the Theatre interior.

King's Theatre - Sleeping Beauty Panto

King's Theatre Audience

King's Theatre

King's Theatre - Ornate Ceiling

King's Theatre

King's Theatre

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And So It Begins - 2012

2012-01-01T15:00:00.000Z

So here we are, the 1st of January 2012.

Went for a run in the car to blow off the cobwebs. Weather not great but could have been so much worse.

Nice to get a few images under my belt at the start of the year.

Cardwell Bay - from Lyle Hill

Sunken Boat - Storm Casualty - Cardwell Bay

Dogs Enjoying the Water - Lunderston Bay

Dogs and Owner Enjoying the Water - Lunderston Bay

Windy Weather - Lunderston Bay

Storm Looming - Lunderston Bay

1st of January Swimmers - Lunderston Bay

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River Clyde Activity on the Last Day of 2011

2011-12-31T17:01:00.000Z

Weather again a bit dour, but grabbed a few on my way to do the final shopping of the year.

Here's to a bright 2012.

Seaway Endeavour - Ferguson's Shipyard Quay

Navigo - Off Port Glasgow

Bruiser - Off Port Glasgow

Anglegarth - Off Port Glasgow

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Another Day - Another Storm

2011-12-28T17:53:00.005Z

Well we're being 'treated' to yet another day of stormy weather.

Anyone fancy a paddle in the river?

Stormy Greenock Esplanade

Stormy Greenock Esplanade - Lifebelt Station Blowing Open

Stormy Gourock Promenade

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Loch Shira - Arriving in Greenock

2011-12-27T19:27:00.000Z

The CalMac ferry 'Loch Shira' arrived at the James Watt Dock today and berthed in the damp and cold of the winter afternoon.

Expect she will transfer to the Garvel Dry Dock soon for her winter re-fit.

Loch Shira Going Through the Gap at James Watt Dock

Loch Shira Arrives - James Watt Dock

Loch Shira Passing Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

Loch Shira Arrives - James Watt Dock

Loch Shira Berths - James Watt Dock

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James Watt Dock - Minna

2011-12-27T18:42:00.000Z

Another wee trip in to the James Watt Dock on my way home late this afternoon.

Lucky to catch the Minna depart on her way to patrol duties.

Minna Departs - James Watt Dock

Minna Departs James Watt Dock

Crew on the Minna as She Departs - James Watt Dock

Minna Departs as Crew Discuss - James Watt Dock

Minna Departs James Watt Dock

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James Watt Dock - Today

2011-12-26T21:32:00.000Z

Not managed a pic in many days, so grabbed these two on my way home tonight as the light was failing.

Minna and Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

Fishing Boats - James Watt Dock

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Glasgow's Christmas Lights

2011-12-17T23:52:00.001Z

Had a wee turn around George Square tonight with my youngest - Fraser.

We had a turn on the "Big Wheel" - and then wandered around the remainder of the entertainment.

Cold but enjoyable night.

Christmas Lights - George Square

Helter Skelter at the Christmas Lights - George Square

Big Wheel at the Christmas Lights - George Square

Christmas Lights - George Square

Music Group at the Christmas Lights - George Square

Christmas Lights - George Square

Short Video

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Fure Star - Greenock

2011-12-16T15:00:00.001Z

A few images of 'Fure Star' departing the Clyde on a winters evening.

Fure Star - Approaching East India Harbour, Greenock

Fure Star - Off East India Harbour, Greenock

Fure Star - Passing Greenock

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Spuigracht - Off Ocean Terminal, Greenock

2011-12-16T14:53:00.001Z

After a snowy start this morning the skies were bright.

A few images of an arrival at Greenock - in a cold early winter evening.

Spuigracht - Off Ocean Terminal, Greenock

Spuigracht - and Tug Anglegarth Assisting to Berth

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Container Ship Encounter - Aground Off Greenock Tonight

2011-12-12T21:28:00.003Z

The Dutch-registered container ship - Encounter - ran aground just off Greenock Esplanade after coming out of the Ocean Terminal at about 18:24.

The 7,500 tonne vessel was re-floated with the aid of Svitzer tugs, and towed back to the terminal by at around 20:30 tonight.

Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade

Encounter Re-Floated and Tugs Assisting - Off Greenock Esplanade

Fire Service Attends the Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade

Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade - Tugs Assisting to Refloat

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Around Greenock and the Docks

2011-12-10T14:00:00.015Z

It was very raw today and quite bitter. Weather left a lot to be desired.

However, onwards and upwards I persevered and managed to catch a few images.

Hebridean Princess and Isle of Mull - Garvel Dry Dock

Isle of Mull - Paint Job - Garvel Dry Dock

Isle of Mull - Garvel Dry Dock

Isle of Mull - Paint Job - Garvel Dry Dock

Ocean Container Terminal - Greenock

Greenock Waterfront

Isle of Mull - Garvel Dry Dock

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Around the River Clyde Today

2011-12-10T12:09:00.026Z

With some spare time I went around some of the usual haunts in Greenock.

Caught the Bro Developer as she departed and then a bit of time at James Watt Dock - all in a rather dull day.

Bro Developer - Off Greenock Esplanade

Bro Developer - Departing Greenock

Esplanade Walkers - Greenock

Boisterous - James Watt Dock

Police RHIB - James Watt Dock

Police RHIB - Leaving James Watt Dock

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Squirrel at Glasgow Botanic Gardens

2011-12-07T12:31:00.008Z

A few images of this cheekie wee guy who was thoroughly entertaining with his actions.

Squirrel - Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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Svitzer Caldey - Greenock

2011-12-04T13:31:00.001Z

Having tried to get pics of this 'visitor' yesterday I was thwarted as she berthed at the Ocean Terminal being to large for the James Watt Dock.

She left this morning to head back to her base at Liverpool, so a few images in poor weather and light.

Svitzer Caldey - Off Greenock Esplanade

Svitzer Caldey - Off Gourock

Cowal Hills View on a Windy Winter Day

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Greenock Christmas Lights Switch On - 2011

2011-12-01T22:55:00.007Z

Tonight saw the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Cathcart Square, Greenock.

There was an hour of entertainment hosted by Radio Clyde DJ - Gina McKie - who did a fantastic job of keeping the event in full flow.

'Rock Choir' - only formed ten weeks ago - gave a rousing medley and had feet tapping and hands clapping with the crowd.

Local singer from Wemyss Bay - Melissa Murdoch - gave a great performance, and we had folk from the crowd on stage dancing.

And of course Santa put in a welcome appearance much to the delight of the kids - young and old.

When seven o'clock arrived the lights where promptly switched on.

'Rock Choir' Perform at the Christmas Lights Switch On

Crowd Watches on - Christmas Lights Switch On

Gina Chats to Some of the Audience

Gina McKie Gives Her All at the Christmas Lights Switch On

Crowd Enjoying the Christmas Lights Switch On

Melissa Murdoch Sings at the Christmas Lights Switch On

Gina McKie Entertains the Crowd - Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas Lights - the Big Switch On

Santa Hands Out Sweeties - Christmas Lights Switch On

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Around the River Clyde Today

2011-12-01T21:14:00.000Z

A few images captured between the showers today.

First day in a while that the weather has been even half decent.

River Clyde Rainbow - Ocean Terminal

Hebridian Isles - Off East India Harbour

HMS Severn - Off Roseneath

Navion Scandia - Off Greenock Esplanade

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Alan Cumming - King's Theatre

2011-11-26T17:00:00.000Z

A great time at the King's Theatre today, and a surprise as we had so much talent to entertain us - and I suspect - themselves.

Alan Cumming hosted Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Dave Anderson, Johnny Beattie, Maureen Beattie, Juliet Cadzow, and John Ramage who were all involved.

As an audience we were fully engaged in the presentation on Scottish Variety, Panto, and Stories from 'Behind the Scenes' - just wonderful.

And of course we closed the event with a song sheet in true Pantomime style -

"Oh, ye cannae shove your granny off the bus,
Oh, ye cannae shove your granny off the bus,
Oh, ye cannae shove your granny,
'Cause she's your mammy's mammy.
Oh, ye cannae shove your granny off the bus"

...... to the tune of - 'She'll be Coming Round the Mountain'

King's Theatre

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Riverside Museum

2011-11-25T18:56:00.000Z

My first trip up to the Riverside Transport Museum in Glasgow.

Initial thoughts are it's very 'pristine' and 'modern' and perhaps lacks the 'taste and smell' of the exhibits.

Nevertheless a worthwhile visit and I'm sure I will return.

Vintage Car

Fire Tender Searchlight

South African Train

Street - Riverside Museum

Subway Sign - Riverside Museum

Tram Interior - Riverside Museum - 25 November 2011

Underground Carriage Interior - Riverside Museum

River Clyde Rainbow View - From Riverside Museum

External View - Riverside Museum

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Greenock Docks

2011-11-21T16:57:00.002Z

Popped in to the docks on my way home this evening.

Light fading, but a shot in the Garvel Dry Dock, and a few at the quayside in James Watt Dock.

Hebridean Isles - Garvel Dry Dock

Loch Dunvegan - James Watt Dock

Anglegarth - James Watt Dock

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Busy River Clyde This Morning

2011-11-20T12:50:00.001Z

A fair bit of activity on the river this morning as the barges 'Nab' and Needles' departed under tow with the tug 'Kingston'.

Dredging work at Faslane must have been completed.

Barges - Off Greenock Esplanade

Ayton Cross - Off Greenock Esplanade

Barges - Off Greenock Esplanade

Pilot Cutter 'Toward' - Off Greenock Esplanade

Tug (Kingston) - Off Gourock

Barge (Nab) - Off Gourock

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Night in Greenock

2011-11-19T20:34:00.000Z

A few night shots in Greenock.

Ternvik - Tanker off Greenock Esplanade

Greenock Ocean Terminal at Night

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(HMS) Defender - Returning from Sea Trials

2011-11-14T16:12:00.001Z

HMS Defender seen here passing Port Glasgow light as she heads back to Glasgow.

She has been conducting the first of her sea trails.

HMS Defender returning from first sea trials - Glasgow Bound

HMS Defender returning from first sea trials - Off Port Glasgow Light

HMS Defender returning from first sea trials - Bruiser Assisting

HMS Defender returning from first sea trials - Off Port Glasgow Light

HMS Defender returning from first sea trials - Heading to Glasgow

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Summerlee Museum, Coatbridge

2011-11-13T15:07:00.003Z

As I was in the area I went up to the Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge.

It's many years since I visited last and it has come on leaps and bounds with their exhibits and well worth a visit.

Even took a trip on the 'shoogly' - an apt description for the old trams - and thoroughly enjoyed.

Tram '53'

Cinema Dressing Room

Colliery Display

Tram Interior

Tram Workshop

National Coal Board 'Shunter' Train

Train Display

'Regal' Cinema Display

Cinema Dressing Room

Spinning Drum

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New Lanark - Autumn

2011-11-13T11:25:00.011Z

After my trip for the steam train photos, I went over to New Lanark and secured these images.

Lovely place and the autumn colours enhanced the views around the village.

Heritage Area - New Lanark

Village Shop - New Lanark

Hoop and Cleek- New Lanark

Heritage Area in Autumn Colours - New Lanark

Heritage Area - New Lanark

Water Wheel - New Lanark

Heritage Area - New Lanark

Skipping - New Lanark

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Princess Elizabeth - Steam Heritage Locomotive

2011-11-13T10:05:00.017Z

A very early Sunday start to get down to Carstairs to catch the 'Princess Elizabeth' as she went through Carstairs.

Elegant and beautiful in her crimson livery she was a joy to behold in the autumn sun.

She was of course appropriately adorned with her Armistice Wreath in memory of our fallen military personnel.

Princess Elizabeth (6201) - Passing Carstairs Village

Princess Elizabeth (6201) - Approaching Carstairs Station

Princess Elizabeth (6201) - As She Thunders Through Carstairs Station

Princess Elizabeth (6201) - Passing Through Carstairs Station

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River Clyde Activity Today in Nice Sunshine

2011-11-12T16:26:00.000Z

A nice sunny day today - so grabbed a few images near the waterfront of the Clyde.

Ferries in Garvel Dry Dock for Winter Maintenance - Greenock

Uphusen - Off Custom House Quay - Greenock

Motor Cruiser with Cold Passengers - James Watt Dock

Uphusen - Off Custom House Quay - Heading to Glasgow

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Bird Wildlife in Greenock - Tufted Ducks

2011-11-12T12:30:00.007Z

A few more images from my walk today.

Tufted Duck - Murdieston Dam

Tufted Duck - Murdieston Dam - Saluting or Scratching - You Decide

Tufted Duck - Murdieston Dam

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Bird Wildlife in Greenock - Swans

2011-11-12T12:15:00.011Z

A walk around Murdieston Dam in Greenock in a nice sunny day helped me get a few wildlife images for my galleries.

Swan - Murdieston Dam

Swan Stretching - Murdieston Dam

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Greenock Model Railway Exhibition - Day Two

2011-11-06T18:00:00.007Z

Day two of the model train exhibition today in the Greenock Town Hall.

Another day of visitors enjoying the layouts and stalls, some grabbing early Christmas presents.

Diesels on Display - Model Railway Exhibition

Model Railway Exhibition Layout

Get Your Tickets Here - Model Railway Exhibition

Having Fun - Model Railway Exhibition - Greenock Town Hall

Kids of All Ages Enjoy Playing with Trains - Model Railway Exhibition

Youngster Having a Great Time - Model Railway Exhibition

Short Video

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Myths and Legends Firework Display

2011-11-05T20:12:00.003Z

Tonight was the firework display forming part of Inverclyde's 'Myths and Legends' event.

This is the fifth year of the event, and sadly it had less content than last year and there seems a decline in enthusiasm and imagination.

The event has declined each year with the first year by far the best so far.

Myths and Legends Fireworks

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Greenock Model Railway Exhibition - Day One

2011-11-05T18:00:00.000Z

Today was the first day of the Greenock Model Railway Exhibition, with another day tomorrow.

The event was well attended today and visitors were enjoying the layouts and stalls.

Stuart McMillan MSP with Committee Members at the Model Railway Exhibition

Always Work to be Done

Greenock Members Manning Their Layout

Meccano Display

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Luminous Orange Departs

2011-11-03T17:31:00.000Z

The bulk carrier - Luminous Orange - departed this evening.

Light was failing fast so a high ISO setting. Then it rained.

To make the misery complete, the wash from the lead tug rose higher than I anticipated and some of my gear was submerged - thankfully nothing too expensive.

All rinsed off when I got home, so fingers crossed no lasting effects.

Luminous Orange - Approaching Erskine Bridge

Luminous Orange - Passing Under Erskine Bridge

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The Great Marquess - 61995 - West Highland Line

2011-11-01T14:00:00.018Z

The Great Marquess returning from Fort William this morning on a very bright and sunny day.

Arriving 15 minutes early at Garelochhead she rather caught me on the hop.

The Great Marquess (61994) - Powers Through

The Great Marquess Arriving - Garelochhead Station

The Great Marquess (61994) - Garelochhead Station

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Steam - West Highland Line

2011-10-31T13:15:00.002Z

Steam locomotives returning from their summer season at Fort William.

The Gang Pose - Garelochhead Station

45407 and 44871 Arriving at Garelochhead Station

45407 - the Lancashire Fusilier - Garelochhead Station

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Tanker - "Winter' - Rothesay Dock, Clydebank

2011-10-30T15:00:00.000Z

Tanker - "Winter' - arrives at Rothesay Dock in Clydebank and is skilfully berthed with the assistance of the Svitzer tug "Anglegarth" and the smaller Clyde Marine Services "Battler".

Winter - Arriving at Rothesay Dock

Winter with Anglegarth Assisting - Rothesay Dock

Winter with Battler Assisting - Rothesay Dock

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River Clyde - Upper Reaches

2011-10-30T14:45:00.017Z

A cold and windy afternoon - but keen to get a few images for the day.

So, a run over to Clydebank gave me these opportunities.

Sun Rays Over the River Cart

Scot Pioneer - Passing Rothesay Dock

Scot Pioneer - Heading Upriver

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Tug - 'Kingston'

2011-10-26T18:05:00.000+01:00

A few more images of the tug 'Kingston' as she has now moved on to the South wall of Victoria Harbour in Greenock.

'Kingston' - Tug - Victoria Harbour

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River Clyde Activity Today

2011-10-26T12:00:00.000+01:00

A nice day today and caught a a bit of activity with these vessels off Greenock

CMS Cruiser - Heading to Victoria Harbour

Lalandia Swan - Approaches

Lalandia Swan - Passing East India Harbour

Lalandia Swan - Off East India Harbour

Lalandia Swan - Heads to Sea

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Jenkins Marine - Hopper Barges and Tug

2011-10-24T17:24:00.023+01:00

A nice stroll around the Victoria Harbour in Greenock on a lovely sunny evening, and very mild for the time of year.

The tug 'Kingston' was berthed with two hopper barges from Jenkins Marine.

Hopper Barges 'Needles' and 'Nab' - Victoria Harbour

'Kingston' with Hopper Barges 'Needles' and 'Nab' - Victoria Harbour

'Kingston' - Victoria Harbour

Tug - 'Kingston' - Victoria Harbour

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Ocean Youth Trust - Vessels at Victoria Harbour

2011-10-24T17:00:00.009+01:00

The Ocean Youth Trust have a small fleet of yachts based at Victoria Harbour in Greenock.

Here we have the crews undergoing training before setting sail on the Clyde.

Ocean Youth Trust Scotland - Victoria Harbour, Greenock

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'Lord of the Isles' arriving at James Watt Dock

2011-10-23T09:50:00.005+01:00

A few images of the 'Lord of the Isles' arriving at James Watt Dock for her annual winter maintenance.

'Lord of the Isles' arriving at James Watt Dock

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Busy River Clyde Today

2011-10-23T09:26:00.003+01:00

There was a lot of traffic on the River this morning and this is just a few images on a dull morning.

Argyll Flyer leaving James Watt Dock

SD Newton with SD Dependable

Argyll Flyer leaving James Watt Dock

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(HMS) Defender - Heading to Sea

2011-10-21T11:13:00.000+01:00

'Defender' - Type 45 Destroyer - down from Glasgow and heading to sea for the first of her sea trials.

Photos as she passed Greenock on a blustery morning.

'Defender' on First Sea Trials - Off East India Harbour

'Defender' on First Sea Trials - Off East India Harbour

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Joint Warrior 11-2 MCM Vessels Depart

2011-10-19T17:50:00.000+01:00

The last of the Joint Warrior exercise vessels left Glasgow today after an extended stay.

I'm pleased that the sun shone today and gave us an opportunity to get some worthwhile shots.

We now will look forward to the first of the exercises next year when we will welcome more NATO ships to our waters.

EnsTasuja (A432) - Estonian

Orp Flaming - (621) - Polish

HNOMS Maaloey - (Maloy) - M342 - Norwegian

FGS Ueberrhern (M1095) - German

MCM Vessels Depart in Convoy

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James Watt Dock Today

2011-10-18T21:48:00.000+01:00

With the sun finally breaking through his afternoon I was keen to get a few images under my belt.

Very cold in the wind, but being nice and bright, I dropped in to James Watt Dock on my way home.

Crane - James Watt Dock

Ayton Cross Berthing - James Watt Dock

Anglegarth - James Watt Dock

Ayton Cross - James Watt Dock

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Ormesby Cross - Svitzer Tug

2011-10-18T19:56:00.000+01:00

The Svitzer tug 'Ormesby Cross' is currently in Greenock - I believe assisting as a temporary measure before she returns South.

Here are a few images of her in action from today as she returned to the James Watt Dock from a job in Hunterston.

Ormesby Cross Arriving at James Watt Dock

Ormesby Cross - Wheelhouse

Ormesby Cross - Canting - James Watt Dock

Ormesby Cross - James Watt Dock

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PS Waverley - Last Greenock Call of the Year

2011-10-16T23:21:00.001+01:00

I managed a run to Greenock to catch the PS Waverley as she arrived for her last stop before heading to Glasgow for the final time this year.

She was quite late and the light was fading fast, so pleased that I managed a few usable images.

PS Waverley - Custom House Quay Stop Before the Last Trip to Glasgow

PS Waverley - Late Evening Call at Custom House Quay

PS Waverley - Photographers of All Ages Enjoy

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Custom House Quay in the Evening Light - Greenock

2011-10-16T21:00:00.000+01:00

Photos taken prior to the Waverley arrival, and then after she departed to Glasgow.

A cold night but nevertheless rewarding.

Evening View from Custom House Quay, Greenock

Custom House Quay - Greenock

Custom House in the Evening Light - Greenock

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HMS Bulwark and Seaking Helicopters

2011-10-16T20:12:00.010+01:00

HMS Bulwark carried out a few exercises today with Seakings as she lay off Roseneath Point on the River Clyde.

HMS Bulwark (L15) - Seaking Landing

HMS Bulwark (L15) - Off Roseneath

HMS Bulwark (L15) - Second Seaking Arrives

HMS Bulwark (L15) - Off Roseneath

HMS Bulwark (L15) - Off Roseneath with Helicopters

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PS Waverley - Final Cruise of the Season

2011-10-16T20:12:00.000+01:00

Today was the PS Waverley's last cruise of the season.

The sun shone, the crowds turned out, and sadly even some had to be turned away.

We look forward to seeing her in the new year when she returns to the Clyde for another season's excursions.

PS Waverley - Arriving at Custom House Quay

PS Waverley - Berthing at Custom House Quay

PS Waverley - Very Busy Today

PS Waverley - All Aboard

PS Waverley - Custom House Quay, Greenock

PS Waverley - Off We Go

PS Waverley - Departs Custom House Quay

PS Waverley - On Her Way to Largs

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USS Arleigh Burke - DDG-51

2011-10-15T14:28:00.000+01:00

The USS Arleigh Burke departs Faslane on a dull and murky wet morning.

Along with other NATO vessels she has just completed her part in the final Joint Warrior exercise of this year.

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Departing Faslane on a Dull Grey Morning

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Departing Faslane on a Dull Grey Morning

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Passing Rhu Narrows

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