Stirling Castle

Through in Stirling today and spent some time in Stirling Castle.

Very many years since my last visit and what a transformation.

This is truly a major attraction with much to see, and very helpful and informative staff.

Well worth a visit, and one location in my diary for a repeat visit.

Stirling Castle  

Stairway

Corridor

 Stirling Heads - Ceiling

Maiden

 Room

Guide

 Hall

Stirling Castle

Archway

Stirling Castle 

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Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Greenock

The luxury cruise ship 'Silver Explorer' arrived in Greenock very early this morning - around 6 am - too early for me.

 She was formerly the 'Prince Albert II'. This will be her only visit to Greenock this year.

I managed a few shots as she departed Greenock in the rain and headed to Douglas on the Isle of Man.

 

 Silver Explorer Canting Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Off Greenock Esplanade

Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Departs Greenock

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Swans and Cygnets - Greenock Dam

Another wee trip up to see the cygnets are progressing.

Murdieston dams as they are known locally, but actually called Cowdenknowes Reservoir.

Rather poor light, but again the swans were very accommodating in permitting me access to their young.

Friendly Warning

 Swan with Cygnets

Parenting

 

 Swan with Cygnets

Cygnets

Cygnets

 Swan with Cygnets

Cygnets

Cygnet

 American Coot Takes Flight

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On the River (Clyde)

Well the good weather has deserted us today, but glad of some respite as it was really too hot for my taste.

Caught a little activity on the river as I was heading home after some shopping.

  SD Resourceful Heading to Great Harbour

 Bekau - Glasgow Bound

Bekau - Passing Greenock

 

 SD Resourceful Assisting with Ship Move

 

 SD Impetus Assisting with Ship Move

Departing Great Harbour

 
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Bothwell Castle - Battle Re-Enactment

Another fine day and out to Bothwell Castle to enjoy some re-enactment from 'Carrick 800' and 'Fire and Sword' societies.

A very friendly welcome and as usual the good folks were both  helpful and informative throughout the day.

And of course there was fun to be had during the battles and archery.

A great afternoon out.

 Bothwell Castle

 Knight

Lady Caroline

To the Sword - Bothwell Castle

Ladies in Waiting - Bothwell Castle

 Relaxtion

 A Lady Archer

 In Battle - Bothwell Castle

Arrows

Archer

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Vintage Buses - Glasgow

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust were running some bus services in the city today - at a very generous price of 'Free'.

Many thanks go to the volunteers and drivers who made this day possible.

Albion Viking VK43AL Bus - George Square

Eastern Scottish Double Decker Bus - Glasgow

Eastern Scottish Double Decker Bus - Glasgow

Highland Omnibus Logo - Glasgow

Albion Viking VK43AL Bus - Glasgow

Busy Vintage Bus - Glasgow

1954 Leyland Titan Double Decker Bus - George Square

Vintage Bus and Driver

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Sunny and Busy Glasgow

Some images from around Glasgow this fine and sunny afternoon.

A few of the festival, some street stuff, and some from GOMA.

South Side Festival

'Radio Waves' - Band - Glasgow South Side Festival

Neon Sign -  Gallery of Modern Art

Self Portrait - Gallery of Modern Art - Seemed Appropriate

Glasgow Street Photography

 

Invisible Man - Buchanan Street

Heading Home - Glasgow Central Station

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