MV Argyle Sailing Disrupted

Emergency services were called to the ferry terminal at Wemyss bay this afternoon when a turbocharger failed aboard the Calmac ferry MV Argyle.

Smoke was seen coming from the engine room but everything was dealt with by the vessel's crew.

The resulting delay caused some inconvenience to passengers.

The Royal Scotsman tour passengers missed their train as it departed from Gourock at 18:00 as per it's schedule.

They were later reunited with their fellow passengers later that evening.

The tugs Battler and Bruiser towed the MV Argyle to the James Watt Dock In Greenock for repair work.

 Passing the Greenock Ocean Terminal Inbound

Approaching the James Watt Dock

Entering James Watt Dock

Berthing after Tow

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Johnstone Fire Rally

The Renfrewshire annual Fire Rally came to Johnstone this year.

It was very well attended and nice to see the pipe band leading the appliances to the Square.

It's a pity the weather took a turn for the worst but the kids seemed to be having rare old time with all the flashing lights and the noise of the klaxons.

We had some local dignitaries in attendance and the provost was called on to participate in some of the demonstrations.

Thanks are due to all the volunteers for making the event such a success.

 Pipe Band Leads the Procession

 Dennis Merryweather Turntable Ladder

Dennis MK2 Scoosher

 Fire Engine Rally

 Fireman Sam

 Scania G82M Water Tender

 Scania P280

 Fire and Rescue Service Scania P280

Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall

 Busy Bears

 Youngster Having Fun

Local Dignitaries 

 Chip Fan Demonstration

 Chip Fan Demonstration Goes Whoosh

Happy Group Posing in the Rain

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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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Paisley Fire Engine Rally - 2013

The 'Paisley Fire Engine Rally' was held today at County Place in Paisley.

I arrived rather late but managed to catch a few worthwhile images.

One benefit of my late arrival was that the weather improved somewhat and had a nice bit of sun rather then the heavy rain we enjoyed earlier in the day.

Having said that, the rain returned not too long after I left so I was indeed very fortunate.

Enjoyed the event and everyone seemed to be having an enjoyable time.


'Blue Lamp and Bell'

'Bloodbike


Chip Fan Fire Demonstration

Paisley Fire Engine Rally Personnel

 'Heading Home' 

Morris Minor at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 Paisley Fire Engine Rally 

 Heritage Fire Engine at Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 Bloodbike

Scania Fire Tender

 Heritage Engines

Getting Acquainted 

Scania Fire Tender at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 'Morris Minor' 

 Party Goers at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally 

Glasgow Airport Fire Tender 

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Lightning Strike Starts Fire in Greenock Flats

Inverclyde was hit badly with heavy thunder and lightning storms today, bringing torrential rains.

A block of flats in Campbell Street was hit by lightning and a fire ensued.

My arrival on site was curtailed by roads being closed due to flooding, but here are some images from the site as the blaze was brought under control.

The firefighters were doing a grand job and everything seemed to being handled in a professional manner.

I'm pleased to report that there were no casualties following the blaze and there were a few relieved faces at what could have been a much worse scenario.

Fire Site - Heritage Court in Greenock

Fire Site

Dense Smoke

Firefighters at Flats Blaze

Detail Gathering at Flats Fire

Snorkel

Flats Fire - Heritage Court

Emergency Service Personnel Confer

Snorkel Extinguishes the Flames

Fire Site

A Relieved Resident Who Lives in the Flat Next Door

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