Dougie Coull Photography

Friday, 1 October 2010

Heading Home from Faslane

Caught some late sunshine on my way back home from Faslane. Couldn't resist stopping to get a few pics as I've been promising myself for ages now to catch the scenery surrounding the road.

Glen Fruin Road

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Joint Warrior Military Exercise Ships at Faslane

A dreadful day with gusting winds and driving rain.

Persevered and managed to get a few worthwhile images.

Let's hope for better conditions on Monday when the fleet will depart to head up the West coast for their exercise area.

Jura and Gigha Race down Garelochhead

HNoMS Ula S300 - Norwegian Navy Submarine

Ark Royal approaches Faslane Naval Base

HMS Uppland - Swedish Submarine

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West Highland Line - Garelochhead

On a very wet windy day today I took a rest from photographing the Joint Warrior exercise and drove up to Garelochhead to catch this one southbound.

Met up with Donnie which was a nice short catch up.

Sherwood Forrester arrives at Garelochhead Station

Sherwood Forrester - Garelochhead Station

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Thursday, 30 September 2010

Norwegian Sun - Greenock Ocean Terminal

The final cruise ship of the season departing Greenock for pastures new.

Norwegian Sun

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Joint Warrior Maritime Naval Exercise

It's that time again - NATO ships and air forces exercise.

USS Nitze - DDG 94

USS Bainbridge - DDG 96

USS Stout - DDG 55

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Joint Warrior Military Exercise Ships

Up bright and early - headed to Erskine Bridge to catch this convoy but too misty.

Later on I carried on up to Braehead - and the sun shone.

HNLMS Zierikzee - M862

BNS Crocus - M917

ORP Kontradmira Xawery Czernicki

FGS Rottweil - M1061

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Sunday, 26 September 2010

Autumn Dusk

We're moving into those hazy autumn sunsets now as winter gets ever nearer.

Gives a change of light and hues - not to mention a drop in temperatures.

Cardwell Bay and Cowal Hills

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Misty's Walk

Misty (our dog) enjoyed her walk over our field today.

Warm in the sunshine, but definitely autumn colours now.

Rosehip Flower

Hillside View from Langbank

Rosehip

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Railway Bridge Removal - Greenock A8 Road

The old railway bridge over East Hamilton Street, near Sinclair Street, was removed early this morning.

It will now be cut up and disposed of in sections.

This is part of the work being undertaken as part of the regeneration of the James Watt Dock

A new marina and housing complex are under construction and the dock will be hosting the Tall Ships Race in 2011.

Lowering to Final Resting Place

Bridge Down - Job Done

Railway Bridge - Almost Down

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Saturday, 25 September 2010

Greenock Model Railway Club - On the Move

Greenock Model Railway Club had their big removal day today as they recovered their layouts etc from a container in Greenock and delivered to their new home in Fort Matilda station.

Gorgeous sunshine ensure everything stayed dry, and it's great that they are again located beside real railway tracks.

Their forthcoming exhibition in the Greenock Town Hall is on 6/7 November - and you can Visit their Web Site by - Clicking Here

Preparing to Unload Container

Lifting Aboard

Fort Matilda Station

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Sunday, 19 September 2010

Dreich Day in Greenock

A very dreich morning in Greenock.

SD Kyle of Lochalsh is a very rare visitor so glad to have caught her today.

SD Kyle of Lochalsh Off Greenock on a Dreich Day

Dredger - Admiral Day

SD Kyle of Lochalsh Off Greenock

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Friday, 17 September 2010

HMS Belos - River Clyde Areas

It's been a while since I updated the Blog.

Combination of factors but let's hope for more in the near future.

This is quite an unusual vessel and seen heading to Glasgow this afternoon.

HMS Belos - Swedish Navy Submarine Rescue Ship Passing Port Glasgow

HMS Belos - Swedish Navy Submarine Rescue Ship - Erskine Bridge

HMS Belos - Swedish Navy Submarine Rescue Ship

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Tuesday, 7 September 2010

My Cat - Skipper

Looks like butter wouldn't melt.

Don't be fooled, as adorable and friendly as he is, birds, mice, moles, and rabbits don't stand much of a chance when he's on the prowl.

A cat of two halves for sure.

Skipper

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Clydebuilt Maritime Museum - Braehead

The 'Clydebuilt Maritime Museum' situated at Braehead shopping centre is due to close in the middle of October this year.

More of our shipbuilding heritage slips from the grasp of future generations - how sad this is .......

It's well worth a visit, so get you skates on before it's gone.

Welder

Riveter

Exhibit Area

MV Kyles - Built 1871

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Monday, 6 September 2010

Arts Guild - Greenock

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond cut the first sod at the site of Inverclyde’s new £10 million arts centre today - accompanied by and the famous Scottish comedienne Dorothy Paul.

The new centre will house the replace the ageing Arts Guild on Campbell Street.

The new centre should be complete in around 18 months time and will sit adjacent to the historic Custom House as a show-piece to Inverclyde’s regeneration.