James Watt Dock - Today

Not managed a pic in many days, so grabbed these two on my way home tonight as the light was failing.

Minna and Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

 Fishing Boats - James Watt Dock

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Glasgow's Christmas Lights

Had a wee turn around George Square tonight with my youngest - Fraser.

We had a turn on the "Big Wheel" - and then wandered around the remainder of the entertainment.

Cold but enjoyable night.

 Christmas Lights - George Square

 Christmas Lights - George Square

 Helter Skelter at the Christmas Lights - George Square

Big Wheel at the Christmas Lights - George Square

Christmas Lights - George Square

Music Group at the Christmas Lights - George Square

Christmas Lights - George Square

Short Video

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Fure Star - Greenock

A few images of 'Fure Star' departing the Clyde on a winters evening.

Fure Star - Approaching East India Harbour, Greenock

 Fure Star - Off East India Harbour, Greenock

 Fure Star - Passing Greenock

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Spuigracht - Off Ocean Terminal, Greenock

After a snowy start this morning the skies were bright.

A few images of an arrival at Greenock - in a cold early winter evening.

 Spuigracht - Off Ocean Terminal, Greenock

 Spuigracht - Off Ocean Terminal, Greenock

Spuigracht - and Tug Anglegarth Assisting to Berth
 
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Container Ship Encounter - Aground Off Greenock Tonight

The Dutch-registered container ship - Encounter - ran aground just off Greenock Esplanade after coming out of the Ocean Terminal at about 18:24.

The 7,500 tonne vessel was re-floated with the aid of Svitzer tugs, and towed back to the terminal by at around 20:30 tonight.

Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade 

Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade

Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Encounter Re-Floated and Tugs Assisting - Off Greenock Esplanade

Fire Service Attends the Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Encounter Aground - Off Greenock Esplanade - Tugs Assisting to Refloat

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Around Greenock and the Docks

It was very raw today and quite bitter. Weather left a lot to be desired.

However, onwards and upwards I persevered and managed to catch a few images.

Hebridean Princess and  Isle of Mull - Garvel Dry Dock

Isle of Mull - Paint Job - Garvel Dry Dock

Isle of Mull - Garvel Dry Dock

Isle of Mull - Paint Job - Garvel Dry Dock

Ocean Container Terminal - Greenock

Greenock Waterfront

 Isle of Mull - Garvel Dry Dock

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Around the River Clyde Today

 With some spare time I went around some of the usual haunts in Greenock.

Caught the Bro Developer as she departed and then a bit of time at James Watt Dock - all in a rather dull day.

Bro Developer - Off Greenock Esplanade

Bro Developer - Departing Greenock

Esplanade Walkers - Greenock

Boisterous - James Watt Dock

Police RHIB - James Watt Dock

 Police RHIB - Leaving James Watt Dock

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Squirrel at Glasgow Botanic Gardens

A few images of this cheekie wee guy who was thoroughly entertaining with his actions.

 Squirrel - Glasgow Botanic Gardens

 Squirrel - Glasgow Botanic Gardens

 Squirrel - Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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Svitzer Caldey - Greenock

Having tried to get pics of this 'visitor' yesterday I was thwarted as she berthed at the Ocean Terminal being to large for the James Watt Dock.

She left this morning to head back to her base at Liverpool, so a few images in poor weather and light.

 Svitzer Caldey - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Svitzer Caldey - Off Greenock Esplanade

Svitzer Caldey - Off Gourock

 Cowal Hills View on a Windy Winter Day

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Greenock Christmas Lights Switch On - 2011

Tonight saw the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Cathcart Square, Greenock.

There was an hour of entertainment hosted by Radio Clyde DJ - Gina McKie - who did a fantastic job of keeping the event in full flow.

'Rock Choir' - only formed ten weeks ago - gave a rousing medley and had feet tapping and hands clapping with the crowd.

Local singer from Wemyss Bay - Melissa Murdoch - gave a great performance, and we had folk from the crowd on stage dancing.

And of course Santa put in a welcome appearance much to the delight of the kids - young and old.

When seven o'clock arrived the lights where promptly switched on.

'Rock Choir' Perform at the Christmas Lights Switch On

 Crowd Watches on - Christmas Lights Switch On

 Gina Chats to Some of the Audience

Gina McKie Gives Her All at the Christmas Lights Switch On

 Crowd Enjoying the Christmas Lights Switch On

 Melissa Murdoch Sings at the Christmas Lights Switch On

 Gina McKie Entertains the Crowd - Christmas Lights Switch On

 Christmas Lights - the Big Switch On

Santa Hands Out Sweeties - Christmas Lights Switch On

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