Skelmorlie Aisle - Largs

The 'Skelmorlie Aisle' is regarded as one of the most ancient and ornate in Scotland. 

It was built in 1636 as a shrine by Sir Robert Montgomerie - a Scottish knight - to keep alive the memory of his wife Dame Margaret Montgomerie who had been killed in a riding accident a few years earlier.

Inside it comprises a Renaissance canopied tomb above the burial-vault entrance.

 One Big Cat - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

Wooden Painted Ceiling in Skelmorlie Aisle

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle Staircase

Burial Chamber Entrance in Skelmorlie Aisle

Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

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The sculpture 'Endeavour' - Port Glasgow

The sculpture 'Endeavour' was unveiled on 20 March 2012 and is a reminder of Port Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage.

It was created by Malcolm Robertson and provides an eye-catching feature to the town.

I believe it has been well received by the residents of the area.

It's taken me a while to get around to photographing it, and I hope I have done it justice.

Sculpture - 'Endeavour'

Sculpture - 'Endeavour' 

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Cruise Ship - MSC Lirica

The cruise ship - MSC Lirica - arrived in Greenock this morning for her first visit.

Originally scheduled for Oban she rescheduled for Greenock - I believe it was for reasons of weather.

Cruise Ship MSC Lirica - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Cruise Ship MSC Lirica - Off Greenock Esplanade

Pilot Cutter 'Mount Stuart' - Off Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship MSC Lirica Arrives at Greenock Ocean Terminal 

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She left early evening with her next scheduled stop being Dublin.

Also caught a glimpse of the Hebridean Princess as she came upriver to anchor for the night.

Cruise Ship MSC Lirica Leaving the Greenock Ocean Terminal

 MSC Lirica Canting off Greenock Esplanade

 MSC Lirica Canting off Greenock Esplanade

 'Hebridean Princess' Passing 'MSC Lirica' - Off Greenock Esplanade

Hebridean Princess - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Cruise Ship - MSC Lirica Departing the Clyde

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Serco - Great Harbour

Serco are in the process of changing their vessels' colour scheme, replacing the 'buff' that we are so familiar with from RMAS days.

The future is 'white' for the superstructures.

End of an era and we'll miss the sight of the old colour schemes I'm sure.

On the plus side, it gives us more photographic opportunities to capture the vessels in their new scheme.

 SD Resourceful and SD Oilman - Great Harbour

Serco Barges - Great Harbour

 SD Resourceful and SD Oilman Approaching Great Harbour

 SD Resourceful and SD Oilman - Great Harbour

SD Oronsay - Great Harbour

Kommander Iona (formerly SD Salmoor) - Great Harbour

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HMS Penzance - (M106) Sandown Class Minehunter

HMS Penzance was transferred from the Garvel Dry Dock to the James Watt Dock in Greenock today.

Assume she was in for some repair work, and she later went out on trials.

The weather held as it had been raining earlier so pleased with that for sure.

 HMS Penzance Exiting Garvel Dry Dock

HMS Penzance Dock Move - Garvel Dry Dock

HMS Penzance Dock Move - Garvel Dry Dock

 HMS Penzance Approaching James Watt Dock

 HMS Penzance Entering James Watt Dock

HMS Penzance Dock Move - James Watt Dock



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Three Lochs Classic Car Rally

The RSAC Motorsport's 'Three Lochs Classic Car Rally' took place today with the cars starting at the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club in Rhu.
 

More than sixty vintage and classic cars were expected to take part and I've shown some of the entrants as they departed.

They were gleaming, and their proud drivers gave smiles and waves as they left to start their journey.

The Start of the Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Ford at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Rolls Royce at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

MG at Classic Car Event - Rhu

 

 Morris Minor Fire Vehicle at Classic Car Event - Rhu

Classic Car Event - Rhu

Humber at Classic Car Event - Rhu

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Los Angeles Class Submarine

We had another welcome visitor from our American allies this morning as a  Los Angeles Class Submarine arrived in the Gareloch en-route to the Faslane Military Base.

Unusually we also had some of the crew's charming wives who were visiting in support of their partners. Well done ladies and I trust you will have an enjoyable stay in Scotland.

They were telling me that they have visited many countries in support of their partners, and this is surely true commitment.

SD Resourceful and SD Dependable were the Serco tugs assisting the submarine on arrival.

Visiting Wives - Husbands' Submarine in the Background

  Los Angeles Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

  Los Angeles Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

 Los Angeles Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

  Los Angeles Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

  Los Angeles Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

 Los Angeles Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

 Los Angeles Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

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