'Pretty Ivy' Heads to Sea

A run up to Braehead at lunch time to see the departure of the bulk carrier 'Pretty Ivy'.

Weather has been a problem for shipping movements of late so I guess the owners will be glad to see her safely out to sea.

Unusually one of the Serco tugs - 'SD Dependable' was used to assist the tow today. I believe it's been about five years since this last happened.

It was good to witness, and I'm sure it was a welcome challenge to the crew from their normal MOD work.

I wonder if this will be a thing of the future with Serco and Svitzer tugs working together.


'Ayton Cross' Leads the 'Pretty Ivy' Downriver

'SD Dependable' Takes the Stern

 Heading Downriver

Next Stop is Open Sea 

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Glasgow Christmas Lights

Just managed to get up to George Square in Glasgow before the Christmas Lights event came to a close.

Not too cold a night - which was a blessing.

Thanks to the organisers for arranging that I could spend some time taking these photographs.

 Spinning Round

 Helter Skelter

Carousel


GOMA

 GOMA In Festive Mood

GOMA In Festive Light

George Square Lights


George Square Lights

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Stormy Inverclyde

The winter weather continues in the Inverclyde area.

Today saw the real threat and warnings of flooding due to the combination of weather and coastal tides.

Had a run around to get some photos to record what was happening.

 The 'Torch' works on in Trying Conditions


Small Boats Enjoy the Safety of the Harbour

 'Caledonian Isles' Move to Dry Dock is Deferred

Strong Winds

 River Clyde Flows Freely to the Pavements

 Local Workers Do Their Best to Assist the Locals

 What Would You Wish For?

Getting Close to High Tide

 Someone's Prized Car in Peril

 Debris and Flooding at Cardwell Bay

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Greenock Christmas Lights

Another run to Greenock to get a few more images of the Christmas lights in Greenock.

Lucky with the weather as it started to rain as I was leaving.

Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

 Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

Christmas Lights in Clyde Square

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Greenock Christmas Lights

Popped in to Greenock on my way home and was fortunate to catch the area fairly quiet. Also a bit windy though - just enough to move the lights in the breeze.

Still, no one said that life would be prefect.

Municipal Buildings in Clyde Square

Looking West

 Clyde Square

 Clyde Square

Cathcart Square

Looking Towards Clyde Square

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Derelict Farm at Loch Thom

Through weather and personal circumstances both myself and my camera have been fairly idle of late.

But, enough is enough and today I head out in search of something - anything - to document with my camera in hand.

Light is fading fast as I've left things to the last minute, and it's not looking like I'm going to be rewarded with a sudden burst of golden light.

It's also a very bitter cold evening - so no comfort there either.

I happen across these old farm buildings - formerly Garvock's Farm.

Trudging my way through the mud I get a few shots in the bag, and I hope you enjoy them.

Farm Road 

Derelict Farm Buildings

 Derelict Farmhouse


Through the Doorway

Timeless

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River Clyde This Morning

Popped down to Greenock this morning to catch the 'Grampian Falcon' as she headed on up to Port Glasgow.

A nice enough morning for this time of year and she duly arrived at the expected time.

Svitzer Tug 'Anglegarth' Returning from Finnart Oil Terminal

 'Grampian Falcon' Passing Greenock

 'Grampian Falcon' Bound for Port Glasgow

Pilot Cutter 'Toward' Powers Past on Its Way to James Watt Dock


River Clyde During Early December 2013

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Christmas Lights Switch On in Greenock

The Christmas Light Switch On took place in Greenock tonight.

The event began at 6pm in Clyde Square with free entertainment and a sizeable crowd gathered to enjoy.

At 7pm we were treated to the arrival of Santa - complete with his sledge and reindeer - accompanied by Provost Robert Moran.

And just to round off the evening the snow arrived right on que to put us even more in the festive mood.

 Welcome to the Lights

Snow Globe Fun for the Kids

We Want you to Sing

Young Singer Entertains the Crowd


Ladies from the 'Wellpark Mid Kirk' Provided Warm Drinks on the Night

Rudolph at the Ready

Santa Prepares to Travel

Greenock's Provost with Santa and his Helpers


Ready to Press the Button to Light up the Town Square

Smiling Face at the Event


Snowing in Clyde Square

Snow Arrived Right on Que

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