Greenock Christmas Lights - Switch-On Event

Arrived a little later than planned tonight to see the entertainment and switch-on of the Christmas lights in Greenock.

Anyway, for those who couldn't manage along here are a few images of the event.

 Singer Sings Her Song


Santa and  Provost Robert Moran

 Provost Robert Moran Addresses the Audience

The Man Himself - Santa


Youngster Enjoys the Reindeer

 The Lights Get Switched On

 Santa with his Friends on Stage

Happy Elf with his Reindeer

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Queen's Baton Relay - Inverclyde

Today was the turn of the people of Inverclyde to take part in the Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

An early start at McInroy's Point in Gourock where the Baton arrived by ferry from Hunter's Quay.

Once ashore the journey began as the convoy headed to Inverkip.

I set off in the opposite direction and met up with the convoy at Quarrier's Village.

After that I met up with them again at Newark Castle for my final shots of the day.

 Two Runners

 Provost Robert Brings the Baton Ashore to Inverclyde

Ready for the Next Stage

Police Escort Bikes at the Ready

Crowd Starts to Assemble at Quarriers Village 

 High Five

Waiting Patiently in the Rain

Baton Arrives in Quarriers Village

Final Run in to Quarriers Village

Quarriers Village

Baton Bearer at Quarriers Village


Arriving at Newark Castle

 Handing Over the Baton at Newark Castle

Newark Castle

Baton Bearer and Councillor Michael McCormick at Newark Castle

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Christmas Lights Switch On in Greenock

The Christmas Light Switch On took place in Greenock tonight.

The event began at 6pm in Clyde Square with free entertainment and a sizeable crowd gathered to enjoy.

At 7pm we were treated to the arrival of Santa - complete with his sledge and reindeer - accompanied by Provost Robert Moran.

And just to round off the evening the snow arrived right on que to put us even more in the festive mood.

 Welcome to the Lights

Snow Globe Fun for the Kids

We Want you to Sing

Young Singer Entertains the Crowd


Ladies from the 'Wellpark Mid Kirk' Provided Warm Drinks on the Night

Rudolph at the Ready

Santa Prepares to Travel

Greenock's Provost with Santa and his Helpers


Ready to Press the Button to Light up the Town Square

Smiling Face at the Event


Snowing in Clyde Square

Snow Arrived Right on Que

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Launch of the Greenock Town Heritage Trail

This morning saw the launch of the Greenock Town Heritage Trail.

The trail consists of twenty-one plaques located in pavements highlighting historic locations and historic people in the town.

As well as being a great resource for the local citizens, the trail will also be ideal for the tourist visiting the town.

Indeed we had many tourists from the visiting cruise ship attending the ceremony and embarking on a mini-trail with a local guide.

 James Watt (Inventor) and Abram Lyle (Sugar Magnate)

Strathclyde Fire Preservation Group

Strathclyde Fire Preservation Group and Local Characters  

Provost Robert Moran Unveils a Greenock Town Heritage Trail Plaque

An Attentive Crowd Gather

Provost Robert Moran Flanked by James Watt and Abrams Lyle at a Greenock Town Heritage Trail Plaque 

A Tour Guide Explains a Greenock Town Heritage Trail Plaque 

Members of the Strathclyde Fire Preservation Group

Strathclyde Fire Preservation Group with Provost Robert Moran

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