Dougie Coull Photography: Harbour

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Thursday, 18 December 2014

HMS Grimsby Returns from Deployment

The Royal Navy minesweeper 'HMS Grimsby' returned from operational deployment early this morning.

She went alongside the 'SD Northern River' for about an hour while families of the crew arrived and embarked to meet their loved ones.

She then departed and made the trip across the river and carried on up to Faslane Naval Base in the Gareloch.

It was good to see that the families can enjoy their Christmas together.

Berthing Before Sunrise

Alongside

First Family Members Arrive

HMS Grimsby

Alongside

Police Boat 'Condor' on Standby

Preparing to Escort

Alongside

Families Arrive by Coach

A Helping Hand

Embarking Prior to Sailing

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Wednesday, 29 October 2014

Day Trip to the Isle of Arran

An impulse thought yesterday afternoon - rather than go to the Trossachs tomorrow - why not the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde?

A phone call to my friend Thomas who travels this route regularly and the plan was complete.

I met Thomas at the ferry terminal in Ardrossan and we boarded the 09:45 ferry.

My first trip on the 'Caledonian Isles' so that was a bonus.

We had nice weather with sun to set us off, but it did deteriorate to cloud later before a last burst of sun as we headed home.

We used the bus service on the island and the drivers were very helpful and friendly. Next time I go over I'll take the car though, as needed more flexibility to stop where and when I wanted to get photographs.

A most enjoyable day and planning my next trip over already.

Ardrossan Harbour

Ready to Depart

On Our Way

Bound for the Isle of Arran

Approaching Brodick Pier

'Caledonian Isles' at Brodick

Blackwaterfoot Harbour

Kids Enjoy the Horse Ride

Lagg

Flowing Stream at Lagg

Aptly Named

'Caledonian Isles' arriving at Brodick

Ready to Depart

Homeward Bound

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Sunday, 5 October 2014

Millport Visit

We expected the Joint Warrior NATO vessels to depart the Clyde today, but the force 10 gale forecast for the Minch had other ideas.

However the USNS Kanawha berth at Loch Striven was brave enough to take on the challenge and she departed around 16:00.

The dilemma was how to get some half decent photos as Loch Striven is not exactly an easy location to get to by car.

Opted to drive to Largs but too far to get anything worthwhile in poor light. The answer was to get the ferry to the Isle of Cumbrae and then the bus to Millport.

After that it was good old Shank's pony and about a mile walk around the tip of the island to get a reasonable location.

After securing the shots it was the reverse journey, so all in all a long day, and not what I expected when I left home.

Millport Harbour

Bus Turning Point

Beach Shelter

Passing Cumbrae

Heading Down the Channel

Passing Arran

Rock Pool

Beach

Rocks and Sea

Converted Fisherman's Cottage

Waiting for the Bus to the Ferry

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Saturday, 11 August 2012

Celebration of the Centuries at Fort George

What a wonderful way to spend a day.

Historic Scotland again pull off a great event - "Celebration of the Centuries" - at Fort George.

The sun shone, as did all the participants who entertained and educated us in our history in wonderful fashion.

A photographer's dream with so much colour and activities throughout the day.

The following images give only a flavour of the day so come along next year and enjoy.