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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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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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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