Argyll Flyer - Lift Out Operation

Calmac ferry Argyll Flyer was lifted from the James Watt Dock to the quayside this afternoon for maintenance work.

Preparation work

High and Dry

Lifting Begins

Cranes Doing Their Work

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Isle of Bute - Away day

Today was a planned visit to the Isle of Bute.

Although the weather was not ideal for photographs, this was to be the best day of the week so of we went over and crossed our fingers.

Started foggy but cleared a little by the time we berthed at Rothesay.

A drive around the island and tried to take in some places and sites of interest.

Darkness comes in soon at this time of year so opted to take the earlier ferry back to Gourock.

Night shots were considered, and if it had been a crisper evening we may have stayed a little longer.

Fog Well Settled in at Gourock

Aboard the 'Coruisk' as we Head to Rothesay

 Woods at Mount Stuart

 Woods at Mount Stuart

Mount Stuart

 Kilchattan Bay Harbour 

Isle of Bute

Isle of Bute

St Blane's Chapel

Isle of Bute 

 Ben near Plan Farm 

Rugged Cross at St Colmac's Church 


St Colmac's Church 


Port Bannatyne


Rothesay Harbour Before We Depart


Almost Home

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HMS Ocean - Departing Glen Mallon

HMS Ocean departed from Loch Long this morning and headed out to sea.

Once again I was treated to wintry showers and feeling very cold.

Everything went smoothly as she came off the berth and the tugs did their work to cant her.

Hope we see her back again one day soon.


Waiting for the off at Glen Mallan jetty


Preparing to Departure


Coming  off the berth at Glen Mallan

HMS Ocean and SD Reliable

 Canting

HMS Ocean Off Glen Mallan

 HMS Ocean and SD Reliable

 Under Tow


In Loch Long

 Landing Craft on Deck

 Heading Out to Sea

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HMS Ocean - Glen Mallon

HMS Ocean arrived on the Clyde this morning and headed up Loch Long to Glen Mallan.

First time I've seen her here and have to say she is very impressive.

Fortunate to get a nice sunny - if cold - day for the photographs.

 Bound for Glen Mallan

Passing Finnart


Tugs in Attendance


Closer Look

Starting to Berth 

Final Push

 Approaching Glen Mallan

Busy Bridge


Berthing at the Jetty

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Glencoe Visit - Second This Year

After the last visit to the Glencoe area there was still much to see and visit.

Three of us travelled up this time - all armed with tripods and cameras.

We stopped off at a few locations as we headed for our intended destination - the Devil's Staircase.

After completing our walk - which included me falling through a snow hole and ending up with drenched boots - we headed over to Loch Tulla to catch the sunset before heading home.

Another visit is already in the pipeline.


Ben Dorain

Lochan na h-Achlaise

 Lochan na h-Achlaise

Lochan na h-Achlaise

 Pheasant

 Deer

 Eddie and John

View from the Devil's Staircase

 Looking Up the Glencoe Road

 View from the Devil's Staircase

Snow Hole

 View from the Devil's Staircase


View from the Devil's Staircase

View from the Devil's Staircase

Loch Tulla at Sunset

 Loch Tulla at Sunset


Loch Tulla at Sunset

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