Monte Carlo Classic Car Rally - Paisley Start

Around 70 classic cars dating back to the 1920s gathered outside the beautiful Paisley Abbey before setting off on their 2,688km trip to the French Riviera.

It is great that Paisley has continued to be the starting point again this year.

Entertainment was evident for those who came along to see the cars and drivers before the rally started.

The first car off the ramp was the specially branded Chrysler Sunbeam marking the town’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021.

We were favoured with good weather on the night making it a pleasant experience.

Old Timer

First to Depart

Atmospheric Shot

Wolseley

Beetle

Off We Go

Sleek

Waiting in Turn


Entertainment

Taxi for Monte Carlo

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Monte Carlo Classic Car Rally - Paisley

Paisley once again hosts the only UK start of the world-famous Monte Carlo Classic Car Rally tomorrow.

The four other start venues are Barcelona, Frankfurt, Oslo, and Reims.

The event begins around 16:00 with much in the way of festivities and entertainment before the first car starts at 17:45 from Abbey Close at Paisley Abbey.

The first car over the ramp will be a specially branded Chrysler Sunbeam, marking Paisley’s bid for the  UK City of Culture 2021.

We can only hope and pray for reasonable weather, unlike the blustery and wet we enjoyed today.

Dedicated Drivers with Their Cars

 Waving the Flag

 Chrysler Sunbeam

Riley 9 War Department Tourer

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Walkies

Another German Shepherd Dog (GSD) Walk  today and the snow added to the fun for dogs and walkers alike.

For clarity, even the ferocious looking images are misleading as this is how they play and not half as bad as it looks.

I would describe as 'handbags at dawn'.

So, a nice stretch, with nice people who love their dogs dearly, and good chat with a bit of fun as we walk around the Knapps Dam.

 Stand Off

Walk Begins

Hill Climb

 On the Up

 Pretty to Pose

 Looking Back

Time for Treats

On the Run

 Action

Playful Shenanigans

 Bit of Jawing

Who has the Ball?

 Wait for Me

 Three Beauties

Snow is Fun

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Day Trip - Trossachs Area

So many times we say how beautiful a country Scotland is, yet invariably we don't get out and about too much to enjoy what's on our doorstep.

A wee run out and about today and managed a few images that I hope demonstrates what we can enjoy.

Trees, Trees, and more Trees 

 Even more Trees

 Falls of Leny

  Falls of Leny

Falls of Dochart


 Falls of Dochart

Falls of Dochart

Feeding Time for the Ducks

Maya

Sun Dropping

Heading Down


Evening Looms

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HMS Gannet - Farewell Flight

HMS Gannet's search and rescue helicopters had their final farewell flypast over Scotland today and passed Faslane Naval Base on the route.

Here are a few images from above the Naval Base.

 SD Reliable Prepares Her Salute

 Three Sea Kings Approach

 Flying Past Faslane Naval Base

 Overhead at Faslane

Passing the Base

 Heading Off

Bound for Tyndrum

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Glasgow at Night

Hadn't managed to get to Glasgow for the Christmas lights so took a run up tonight to get some general shots.

The rides and entertainment had either been taken down or were in the process of dismantling so George Square was of little value.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the images I did manage.

Choose Your Viewing Channel

Squinty Bridge

 Bells Bridge

 From the North River Bank

 River Clyde at Night
 
GOMA


Neon Lights


Exchange Square


Exchange Square

Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)

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