MOD Festival Torchlight Procession in Paisley

The Mòd Phàislig began in style tonight with a torchlit procession down Paisley High Street - led by the Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band, and followed by local schoolchildren to brighten up the occasion.

The procession stopped at intervals as we were entertained with music, singing, country dancing, the telling of a witchcraft tale, and eventually ending at the Abbey.

There the lady Provost gave words of welcome and expressed her delight that this event was being staged in Paisley.

It is anticipated that more than 8,000 people will visit Paisley as it hosts Scotland’s flagship celebration of traditional and Gaelic culture for the first time in it's history.

Stilt Walker Prepares for the Procession

Brightening Up the Occasion

Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band Lead the Torchlit Procession


Local Schoolchildren Participate in the Torchlit Procession


Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band Lead the Torchlit Procession

 A Smiling Face Shows Enjoyment at the Torchlit Procession

Torchlit Procession for the MOD in Paisley

 Scottish Country Dancers Entertain at the Torchlit Procession

Everyone Seems to be Enjoying the Torchlit Procession 

Accordion Music in the Square

Local Schoolchildren Join in the Torchlit Procession

A Tale of Witchcraft at the Torchlit Procession 

Lady Provost Welcomes the Torchlit Procession 

Torchlit Procession for the MOD in Paisley 

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Paisley Fire Engine Rally - 2013

The 'Paisley Fire Engine Rally' was held today at County Place in Paisley.

I arrived rather late but managed to catch a few worthwhile images.

One benefit of my late arrival was that the weather improved somewhat and had a nice bit of sun rather then the heavy rain we enjoyed earlier in the day.

Having said that, the rain returned not too long after I left so I was indeed very fortunate.

Enjoyed the event and everyone seemed to be having an enjoyable time.


'Blue Lamp and Bell'

'Bloodbike


Chip Fan Fire Demonstration

Paisley Fire Engine Rally Personnel

 'Heading Home' 

Morris Minor at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 Paisley Fire Engine Rally 

 Heritage Fire Engine at Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 Bloodbike

Scania Fire Tender

 Heritage Engines

Getting Acquainted 

Scania Fire Tender at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 'Morris Minor' 

 Party Goers at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally 

Glasgow Airport Fire Tender 

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Merchant City Festival - 2013

A last minute decision to head up to Glasgow for the Merchant City Festival.

Caught a late afternoon train and was soon in Glasgow.

So glad I made the journey as I haven't seen Glasgow look so happy as I did today.

With the sunny weather and everyone intent on savouring the atmosphere and joining in the festivities it was a joy to behold.

The festival continues tomorrow and if you didn't manage along today I suggest you give it a try tomorrow.

You won't be disappointed.

 Living Statue

Colourful Cycles

Continental Glasgow

 Goofing Around

 Getting Ever Closer

 Italian Stall

Crowds Throng the Markets


Never a Truer Word

Festival Times

 Market Stall

 French Market

Having Fun

 Happy Times

 One for the Girls

 One for the Boys

 Looking Continental

 Spanish Stall

One Happy Wee Winner

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Lightning Strike Starts Fire in Greenock Flats

Inverclyde was hit badly with heavy thunder and lightning storms today, bringing torrential rains.

A block of flats in Campbell Street was hit by lightning and a fire ensued.

My arrival on site was curtailed by roads being closed due to flooding, but here are some images from the site as the blaze was brought under control.

The firefighters were doing a grand job and everything seemed to being handled in a professional manner.

I'm pleased to report that there were no casualties following the blaze and there were a few relieved faces at what could have been a much worse scenario.

Fire Site - Heritage Court in Greenock

Fire Site

Dense Smoke

Firefighters at Flats Blaze

Detail Gathering at Flats Fire

Snorkel

Flats Fire - Heritage Court

Emergency Service Personnel Confer

Snorkel Extinguishes the Flames

Fire Site

A Relieved Resident Who Lives in the Flat Next Door

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