Dumbarton Firework Display - 2015

It was Dumbarton's turn for their firework display this evening.

Got off to a poor start for me as unexpected rain forced me to shoot from indoors.

Mist also curtailed the view across the River Clyde.

Purely a personal opinion but I felt the display was not as good as last years - a shame as I consider this one of the better displays in out area.

Enjoyed processing the images nevertheless.

Broad Display

Mostly Green

Red and White

Intense Colours

Bright and Colourful

Multicoloured

Reflective

Up in the Air

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Rock of Ages Event at Dumbarton Castle

Yet another winning event from Historic Scotland.

This took place over the weekend and I managed to get across on the Sunday for a few hours.

As always credit goes to all the participants who give us such spectacular events through their energetic efforts.

I believe around 1,200+ visitors turned up on each day, and if this event is staged again next year I expect it would be even busier as word of mouth spreads.

A good humoured show was put on in the central area in front of the castle, and there was much to see and do with a friendly atmosphere.

 I hope my images portray some of the variety at the event.

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 Discharging

 Not Everyone Survived

 Time for Food

 Parade Time

Colourful Hat

See and Hear no Evil

Suffragette

 Exhibit

Covenanters

 Period Costume

 Carrick 800 Group

Snack Time


Smiling Suffragette

 Baking Bread

 Viking Display

Long Boat 

Stern Looking Suffragettes

 Covenanters

Some Time for Food

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Mississippi Star

A nice sunny spell as the oil tanker 'Mississippi Star' passes Dumbarton and Langbank on her way out to see.

 Passing Dumbarton Rock

Passing Langbank

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Fireworks Display at Dumbarton

It's that time of year again and Dumbarton had their annual firework night tonight.

We never seem to hear of Guy Fawkes these days - just the displays - and many of them are themed.

I find this a bit confusing as I always though the theme was Guy Fawkes.

In any case, it's always a very colourful event and very well attended.

 Show Begins

 Fanning Out

Blue and Violet

Palm Tree

Multiple Explosions

Nice Shapes

Lovely Colours

River Reflections

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The First Captain’s Company of Henry Tillier’s Regiment at Dumbarton Castle

After Greenock it was a trip up and across to Dumbarton Castle.

Historic Scotland had an event with The First Captain’s Company of Henry Tillier’s Regiment taking centre stage.

As with all such like events it proved to be both informative and enjoyable.

Some time was spent in conversation with the group who were happy to answer any questions.

Well worth the time and effort in getting to see them after such a busy day today.

In the Rain

Firing Off a Volley

 Waiting

 Watching

Saltire

Crowd Watches On

Manning the Battlements

Pennant

Smokin'

 Defending

Preparing

Flaming Musket

Pennant Bearer

View from the Castle 

Castle Walls

Pouring

At the Ready

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