Dougie Coull Photography

Sunday, 8 June 2014

The First Captain’s Company of Henry Tillier’s Regiment at Dumbarton Castle

After Greenock it was a trip up and across to Dumbarton Castle.

Historic Scotland had an event with The First Captain’s Company of Henry Tillier’s Regiment taking centre stage.

As with all such like events it proved to be both informative and enjoyable.

Some time was spent in conversation with the group who were happy to answer any questions.

Well worth the time and effort in getting to see them after such a busy day today.

In the Rain

Firing Off a Volley

Waiting

Watching

Saltire

Crowd Watches On

Manning the Battlements

Pennant

Smokin'

Defending

Preparing

Flaming Musket

Pennant Bearer

View from the Castle

Castle Walls

Pouring

At the Ready

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Scottish Western Thoroughbred Vehicle - Car Event in Greenock

After seeing the participants in the Gumball Rally it was a run down to Greenock to see cars of a more vintage sort.

The event was very well attended and the owners were friendly and informative as they chatted about their pride and joy.

More importantly perhaps, it managed to sat dry.

Messerschmitt Vintage Car

Vintage Car

Classic Vintage Car

Morgan Classic Car

Two for the Price of One

Vespa

Concentration

Alvis Classic Car

Messerschmitt

Camper Van

MG Classic Sports Car

Model T Ford

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Gumball 3000 Rally - Scotland

This year's Gumball 3000 Rally starts it's European leg in Edinburgh this morning.

The cars arrived at Prestwick Airport by plane on Saturday night.

I travelled down to Prestwick very early this morning to get some images to document the event.

Originally the cars were to leave at 07:30 but a few delays held things back till about 08:45 but it was worth the wait in the nice weather.

Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, plus other manufacturers made their way through to The Mound for the start of the marathon drive to Ibiza.

Ferrari F12

Police on Duty to Keep the Roads Clear

Rally Support Car

Mercedes Sports Car

Participants on the Road

Audi R8 V10

Ferrari 458

Swedish Team Mercedes-Benz

Lamborghini Gallardo

BRABUS Super G 700

Dodge Challenger

Fisker Karma

Ferrari FF

Porsche 911

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Thursday, 29 May 2014

(HMS) Onyx Update

I was afforded the opportunity to take some images of the interior of the submarine Onyx today.

She is at Roseneath awaiting her fate as various groups attempt to raise money to save her and have her as an exhibit either in Helensburgh or Inverclyde.

I seriously doubt this will happen as the cost of restoration would run in to many millions of pounds.

To my untrained eye the interior was in fair condition but the exterior is a sorry sight I'm sorry to report.

There are numerous examples of the Oberon class already preserved all around the world so with a potential bill of around perhaps £10 million pounds I expect that Onyx will not be saved.

However I hope my photographs give a fair representation to those who will not get aboard one of this class of submarine, and to those who served in her.