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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Scotland Boat Show - 2014

Went along to the Scotland Boat Show this afternoon at the Kip Marina in Inverkip.

The event ran over three days with a variety of entertainments for the visitors.

We were treated to an acrobatic flying display, wet jets performing their stuff, a pipe band, some expensive automobiles, the Inverclyde Rock Choir, and much more besides.

An enjoyable afternoon and it also stayed dry.

Messing About on the River

 Air Display

 RAF Tutor Aircraft

 Flying Overhead

 Wet Jets

 Mascot

Mclaren Sports Car

Isle of Cumbrae Pipe Band 

 Piper

I Can Fly

Wet Dive

Inverclyde Rock Choir

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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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Portknockie, Morayshire

Working my way along the Moray coastline with the fine weather continuing I enjoy the beauty of the views from the hill above Bow Fiddle Rock.

Then round to the steep, bendy hill to Portknockie harbour where the kids are enjoying themselves jumping in the water at the harbour.

It's been a fine day with plenty of photo opportunities and some good chat with locals and visitors along the way.

And a great ice cream with butterscotch flavouring from Cullen.

Life is good.

Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Looking Over the North Sea at Portknockie

 Looking Over the North Sea at Portknockie

 Blue Flowers

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

Portknockie Harbour

Portknockie Paddling Pool

 Portknockie Harbour

Reflections of Portknockie Harbour

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Fraser's Dragoons - Dumbarton Castle

A great day out at Dumbarton Castle today with spring weather.

Fraser's Dragoons presented their re-enactment much to the pleasure and enjoyment of a large crowd.

Muskets, pikes, and swords were demonstrated. The musket vollies were both spectacular visually and deafeningly loud.

This was to take us back to 1645 when Scotland was under the control of the Royalists. 

My highlight was the dragoons charging to where I was kneeling taking photographs and unexpectedly - to me - they continued right past me. Fantastic.

I applaud the group with their dedication and friendliness to their audience.

 Fraser's Dragoones Open Fire

Fraser's Dragoons Open Fire - Straight at Me

Dragoon's Wives

Dragoons Charge

On Guard

 Dragoon Keeping His Light

 Fraser's Dragoon

 War Cry of the Dragoons

 Fraser's Dragoons - Defend the Castle Walls

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