Toward Point Coastal Battery

Popped up to see the remains of the Toward Point Coastal Battery  from World War 2.

Quite impressive that so much of the buildings still stand.

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Three Loch Classic Car Event

Today we have the Three Loch Classic Car Event and a lovely sunny and warm morning ensured everyone was in good spirits.

The Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club once again play host - this is their 12th year and a great setting.

The event started around 10:00 and the cars planned to drive through Helensburgh, Glen Fruin, Rosneath, and Arrochar, before tackling the old 'Rest and Be Thankful' then returning via Glen Douglas.

I'm unsure if the route was completed as their was a serious road traffic accident on the Loch Lomond road and there were long tailbacks as I headed home.


Beautiful Rhu in the Sunshine

 Austin Arrow

 Smiling Faces in the MG

 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS

 MG Roadster

 Ferrari Dino

Humber Super Snipe 

 MG Roadster 

Daimler 

Ready for the Start


Cars Departed and the Silence of the Trees Remains

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Day Trip to Lochgilphead Area

A wee day out to Lochgilphead with a couple of friends to take in the scenery and get some photos.

A good drive up and straight to Ardrishaig to see the end of the Crinan Canal.

Bright and sunny but bitterly cold - still we can't have everything.

Then headed up to the canal locks and stopped for a coffee and sandwich and let Maya out for a walk plus some dog food and water.

Onwards to Crinan Harbour - consisted of a single pontoon - but a nice atmosphere.

A drive round to Crinan where the canal basin leads to the sea.

Some interesting craft so a walk around and chatted with some of the locals doing restoration work, and also one of the canal staff.

On the move again and back to Lochgilphead where I'd arrange to meet an old friend who I hadn't seen in - I guess - about 25 years. Another coffee and sandwich in his garden and enjoyed the warmth of the sun out of the wind.

He recommended a visit to Dunadd and that proved very worthwhile, and also visited the standing stones in the area.

Then to Tarbert but as hunger was getting the better of us we opted for fish and chips and a stretch of the legs. Sadly this meant we missed the light so no photos.

Back up the road and decided to take in the sunset at Crinan, and after that we departed and got home around 23:30 so a long but very worthwhile day.


Ardrishaig


Ardrishaig Harbour

 Crinan Harbour

Steam Tugboat

 Crinan Lighthouse

 View from Dunadd

Auld Reekie - Puffer

 Nether Largie Stones at Kilmartin

Glen Temple Wood Stone Circles 

 Jenny

 Crinan Canal

Celtic Cross at Kilmartin Church

Sun Sets at Crinan Basin


Sunset from Crinan

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Glen Fruin

After seeing the steam train head North I ventured over the old road at Glen Fruin.

Warm sunshine and beautiful colours all added to make my journey worthwhile.

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 Looking North

 Pylons Dominate

 Wires Overhead

 Farmhouse


Army Truck

 Derelict

 God's Own Country

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Loch Lomond on an Early Morning Trip

An early morning trip to get some images of the famed Milarrochy tree on the shores of Loch Lomond.

Things didn't quite go to plan as we had some difficulty in the dark as we tried to locate the tree itself.

Eventually we abandoned the initial project and carried on down the loch and got some nice images as the light began to arrive.

Heading back we eventually found the location of the tree, and though not the light we had hoped for it seemed a good idea to get a few images in the bag.

I've had a few nice positive comments on the tree image and pleased with that, but will try and visit again when the light may be more favourable for better images.

 Dawn Breaks Over Loch Lomond

 A Stillness on the Loch

Nice Muted Colours Over Loch Lomond

 Sun Breaks Through

 Light Gets Harsher

Milarrochy Tree at Loch Lomond 

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My Day Around the River Clyde

A fairly early start and headed up to Braehead to catch the bulk carrier 'Golden Lyderhorn' depart from Glasgow.

Fortunate enough to also catch the 'Aller' as she made her way upriver.

Then worked my way downriver and stopped off at home to get a few images as the 'Golden Lyderhorn' passed Langbank.

Finally, down to Port Glasgow to catch her as she passed on her way to sea.

 Cargo Ship 'Aller'

'Golden Lyderhorn' Departing Glasgow

 'Ben Lomond' from my Window with a Light Dusting of Snow

'Golden Lyderhorn' Passing Dumbarton Rock

Approaching Port Glasgow

Passing Port Glasgow

Heading Out to Sea

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Zombie Night Run in Helensburgh

Helensburgh was the location for a Zombie Night Run tonight.

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Day Trip to Oban

Been trying to get a day up in Oban for ages now and finally managed today.

The pics tell the story but there are also a few around Arrochar on the drive up and on the return.

Looking Back at Arrochar

 Connel Bridge

'Sound Diver' Departs from Oban Bay

Maya Enjoys Her Day in Oban


 'Isle of Mull' in Oban Bay

 'Isle of Mull' Departing Oban

  'Isle of Mull' Departing Oban


'Isle of Mull' Departing Oban


'Isle of Mull' Heads to Sea


Oban Sea Traffic


Ferries Passing

'Lord of the Isles' Arriving in Oban

'Lord of the Isles' Arriving in Oban

'Lord of the Isles' Arriving in Oban

Puffin Diving Centre

Highland Home


Torpedo Station Remains - Arrochar

Torpedo Station Remains -Arrochar


CalMac Ferries Video

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