Dougie Coull Photography

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Cars of the Stars - Loch Lomond

Visited 'Cars of the Stars Scotland' today. Only opened in July 2009 and they have a collection of vehicles from the world of film and television.

'The Saint' - Volvo P1800

'Herbie' The Love Bug VW Beetle

'Back to the Future' - Delorean Time Machine

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Monday, 12 October 2009

Garelochhead Railway Station - Steam Train Activity

Another wee run over and caught this 'double header'.

Much sunnier today, but unable to get photos as I would have liked as a Diesel was in the way.

Double Header (45407 & 62034 ) come through Garelochhead Station

62034 Sitting in Garelochhead Station

DR 73934 - Plasser & Theurer 08-16/4x4C100-RT Tamper - Garelochhead

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Sunday, 11 October 2009

Greenock Cemetery

A lovely autumn day, so went to our local cemetery which has a host of plant life and subjects to photograph

It's also normally very peaceful - though sadly vandalised by mindless locals

Single Cross

White Berries

Monument

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Lochnevis

Cal Mac's ferry - Lochnevis

Arrives at Greenock

Lochnevis enters Garvel dry dock

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Saturday, 10 October 2009

Diamond On Sea Trials

She was escorted down the River Clyde heading out to open water to conduct her first of many sea trials before she is handed over to the Royal Navy. She will then be called HMS Diamond.

CMS Buster in Attendance Passing Newark Castle, Port Glasgow

Passing Port Glasgow

Passing Greenock Esplanade

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Newark Walk, Port Glasgow

A few pics while waiting on 'Diamond' to appear from upriver

Looking up river towards Parklea

Small boats off Newark Castle

Looking towards the Pier

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Monday, 5 October 2009

Joint Warrior Maritime Exercise - October 2009

After the last departure at Faslane I was heading back home. On my way I saw that the Canadians were late in leaving Glasgow so carried on down to Greenock.

Rewarded with these three images.

HMCS Halifax Canadian FFH330 Frigate

HMCS Athabaskan Canadian DDH282 Destroyer

HMCS Montreal Canadian FFH336 Frigate

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Joint Warrior Maritime Exercise - October 2009

Early morning start to get to Faslane Naval Base to see departure of HMS Illustrious and the others

MOD Defence Police in Support at Faslane

USS Ramage American - DDG 61 Destroyer

HMS Illustrious Departing Faslane Naval Base

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Sunday, 4 October 2009

Around the river (Clyde)

Absalon left earlier than expected.

Weather turned nasty as the day went on.

Danish Warship Absalon (L16)

Fireball off Greenock Esplanade between heat showers

HMCS Preserver - a 24,000 ton Canadian Oil Replenishment ship

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Friday, 2 October 2009

Joint Warrior Exercise - 2009

Many arrivals today - but the weather was bleak and dreich. Not ideal for anyone but makes picture taking very hit 'n' miss.

Svitzer Tug Anglegarth escorting Canadian Warship to Glasgow

HMCS Athabaskan passing Port Glasgow on her way to Glasgow

Svitzer Tug Brunel on duty escorting warships to Glasgow

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Thursday, 1 October 2009

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow

A few images from a session at '1 Devonshire Gardens' to launch 'Breast Cancer' awareness

Hard at work - but enjoyable for the team

The happy party take a break

Time for a well earned celebration after all the hard work

Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the UK - You Can Visit The Web Site by - CLICKING HERE

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Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Faslane Naval Activity

Few (early) hours spent at Rhu Spit as some naval activity.

Poor lighting = Poor Images

Brazilian Navy Frigate - Defensora

HMS Vanguard Departs Faslane Naval Base

HMS Sceptre escorted by SD Nimble

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Sunday, 27 September 2009

Garelochhead Railway Station - Steam Train Activity

Second attempt to catch one of the West Highland steam locomotives.

Tried yesterday and missed her by less than a minute.

Met up with Paul H from - Clydesite - which was nice, and also Donnie - who kindly assisted with local knowledge.

Two really nice guys.

Great Marquess - LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 - Garelochhead Station

Great Marquess - LNER K4 Class 2-6-0

Great Marquess - LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 - Arrives at Garelochhead

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Saturday, 26 September 2009

River Clyde - Other Side

An early run out today and across the river.

Light was poor, and weather not sparkling either.

Some activity near Faslane Naval Base.

HMS Portland heading to Faslane this morning

HMS Middleton heading out of Faslane this morning

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Thursday, 24 September 2009

Down by the River (Clyde)

Haircut day today - so grabbed a few shots before the final cut.

Scot Explorer was last seen by me as she loaded timber in Buckie harbour earlier this month.

Scot Explorer passes Custom House Quay - Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos was preparing to sail and this gave me an opportunity to see some of the final crew training before she departed Greenock to sail to Lamlash

Final crew training before departure

Two of Svitzer's tugs sailed out to assist in the berthing of Elisabeth Knutsen at the Finnart oil terminal. Busy morning with a fair amount of river traffic including a submarine heading to Loch Goil.