River Clyde - In the Sun

The sun shone today and it was very warm at times.

Caught a bit of activity on the Clyde near Garvel Point.

Levana - Off Garvel Point

Levana - Off Garvel Point

 MV Finlaggan

MV Finlaggan - James Watt Dock

 MV Finlaggan - James Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan

MV Finlaggan - Approaching Garvel Dock

MV Finlaggan - Entering Garvel Dock 

 Small Yacht - Approaching James Watt Dock

 Speedboat - Off James Watt Dock

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MV Flinlaggan - First Clyde Visit

MV Flinlaggan - a Calmac ferry - made her first visit to the Clyde this afternoon.

She will be going in to the Garvel Dock tomorrow for maintenance.

MV Finlaggan - Approaches James Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan - Berthed at James Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan - Approaches James Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan - Berthed at James Watt Dock 

 Svitzer Milford Passes MV Finlaggan

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Easter Stroll Through James Watt Dock

Not the warmest of days but we were forecast for heavy rain so the sunshine was a real bonus.

A stroll around the James Watt Dock in Greenock was rewarding with some nice images.

Pilot Cutters 'Toward' - James Watt Dock Marina

Small Boat - James Watt Dock Marina

 Fochintulla - James Watt Dock Marina

Aarti Prem - Inchgreen Repair Quay

 River Buoy Top Section - James Watt Dock

 Minna - James Watt Dock

 Small Boats - James Watt Dock Marina

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SD Victoria - Greenock Arrival

The Serco vessel 'SD Victoria' arrived back in Greenock this afternoon.

Pleased to report that the weather was much better than her first arrival.

 SD Victoria - Off East India Harbour

SD Victoria - Off East India Harbour

SD Victoria - Passing East India Harbour

SD Victoria

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RSPB - Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 A first time visit to the nature reserve at Lochwinnoch.

Something tells me it'll not be my last.

The whooping swan was great to see, but the sad story is that it stays here rather than migrate due to a broken wing three years ago.

 Active Swans - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

 Chaffinch - Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Goldfinch - Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Whooping Swan - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

 Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Canadian Goose - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

Whooping Swan - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

 Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

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USN Submarine Visits Faslane

One of our American cousins came to visit today in the shape of a US Navy Submarine.

She arrived at Faslane this afternoon and is a Virginia Class.

USN Submarine - Approaches Rhu Spit

 USN Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

USN Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

USN Submarine Supported by SD Dependable

 USN Submarine - Faslane Bound

USN Submarine - Faslane Bound

 USN Submarine Supported by SD Dependable - Off Rhu Spit

USN Submarine Supported by SD Dependable - Off Rhu Spit



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Newark Castle

My first visit to Newark Castle in many, many years.

The staff were both friendly and informative. I learned a lot and look forward to going back another day when time permits.

Time well spent, so go along and see for yourself.

Through the Window - Newark Castle

Newark Castle

Bedroom - Newark Castle

Bakery - Newark Castle

Through the Turret Window - Newark Castle

Newark Castle

Stairwell - Newark Castle

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