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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MOD Festival Torchlight Procession in Paisley

The Mòd Phàislig began in style tonight with a torchlit procession down Paisley High Street - led by the Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band, and followed by local schoolchildren to brighten up the occasion.

The procession stopped at intervals as we were entertained with music, singing, country dancing, the telling of a witchcraft tale, and eventually ending at the Abbey.

There the lady Provost gave words of welcome and expressed her delight that this event was being staged in Paisley.

It is anticipated that more than 8,000 people will visit Paisley as it hosts Scotland’s flagship celebration of traditional and Gaelic culture for the first time in it's history.

Stilt Walker Prepares for the Procession

Brightening Up the Occasion

Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band Lead the Torchlit Procession


Local Schoolchildren Participate in the Torchlit Procession


Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band Lead the Torchlit Procession

 A Smiling Face Shows Enjoyment at the Torchlit Procession

Torchlit Procession for the MOD in Paisley

 Scottish Country Dancers Entertain at the Torchlit Procession

Everyone Seems to be Enjoying the Torchlit Procession 

Accordion Music in the Square

Local Schoolchildren Join in the Torchlit Procession

A Tale of Witchcraft at the Torchlit Procession 

Lady Provost Welcomes the Torchlit Procession 

Torchlit Procession for the MOD in Paisley 

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Monte Carlo Rally - Glasgow Start

A wee trip up to Glasgow this afternoon to watch the start of the Monte Carlo Rally for 2013.

Around 100 cars set off from the People's Palace at Glasgow Green.

A good crowd turned out to cheer them on their way.

It's good to see Glasgow involved in this sort of event. 

 Start Ramp at the Monte Carlo Classic Rally

 Entertainment

Starting Ramp of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

MG TD - Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

Porsche 924 Turbo at Monte Carlo Classic Rally
 

Monte Carlo Classic Rally

Competitor

Model Ford T

Mercedes Benz

 Queuing for the Start

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Comet Festival Children's Parade - Port Glasgow

Today it was 'Anchors Aweigh' as the local school children from Port Glasgow held their parade through the town.

It was a very colourful event with plenty of noise from the leading Samba band and it was good to see the community alive and active.

Samba Band

 

 Local Pirate

 Procession in Princes Street

 Beating the Drum

 Very Colourful

 Ahoy Jim Lad

 Banner Leads the Parade

Plenty Noise

 

 Progressing Down John Wood Street

 Comet Festival Kid's Parade
 
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Riverside Transport Museum - Glasgow

Another wee trip around the Riverside Transport Museum.

Busy today due to it being a holiday.

Some nice entertainment from a jazz band kept the visitors feet tapping.  

 Jazz Band

 Jazz Band

 Tram Exhibit

 Bentley

Tram Number 672

 

Glenlee

 

Early Flying Machine

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