Merchant City Festival - 2013

A last minute decision to head up to Glasgow for the Merchant City Festival.

Caught a late afternoon train and was soon in Glasgow.

So glad I made the journey as I haven't seen Glasgow look so happy as I did today.

With the sunny weather and everyone intent on savouring the atmosphere and joining in the festivities it was a joy to behold.

The festival continues tomorrow and if you didn't manage along today I suggest you give it a try tomorrow.

You won't be disappointed.

 Living Statue

Colourful Cycles

Continental Glasgow

 Goofing Around

 Getting Ever Closer

 Italian Stall

Crowds Throng the Markets


Never a Truer Word

Festival Times

 Market Stall

 French Market

Having Fun

 Happy Times

 One for the Girls

 One for the Boys

 Looking Continental

 Spanish Stall

One Happy Wee Winner

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Langbank Summer Sunset

A few images as the sun set tonight.

The paddle steamer 'Waverley' was making her back to Glasgow at a very serene and slow pace to add a little interest to the scene before me.

 Sunset From Langbank

Sunset From Langbank 

Sunset From Langbank

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Lightning Strike Starts Fire in Greenock Flats

Inverclyde was hit badly with heavy thunder and lightning storms today, bringing torrential rains.

A block of flats in Campbell Street was hit by lightning and a fire ensued.

My arrival on site was curtailed by roads being closed due to flooding, but here are some images from the site as the blaze was brought under control.

The firefighters were doing a grand job and everything seemed to being handled in a professional manner.

I'm pleased to report that there were no casualties following the blaze and there were a few relieved faces at what could have been a much worse scenario.

Fire Site - Heritage Court in Greenock

Fire Site

Dense Smoke

Firefighters at Flats Blaze

Detail Gathering at Flats Fire

Snorkel

Flats Fire - Heritage Court

Emergency Service Personnel Confer

Snorkel Extinguishes the Flames

Fire Site

A Relieved Resident Who Lives in the Flat Next Door

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Azamara Quest - Cruise Ship in Greeenock

The cruise ship 'Azamara Quest' arrived early this morning having made exceptionally good time up the the river.

This is her first visit to Greenock - arriving on a cloudy start to the day.

Arriving in Greenock


 Canting off the Esplanade

 Canting off the Esplanade

Azamara Quest

Reversing in to the Greenock Ocean Terminal

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'Hengshanhai' - Glasgow Bound

The bulk carrier 'Hengshanhai' transited the Clyde today and went to Glasgow.

Fairly dull lighting, but we do what we can.

'Hengshanhai' - Approaching Erskine Bridge

'Hengshanhai' - Bulk Carrier

'Hengshanhai' - Passhing Erskine Bridge  

Anglegarth Assisting 'Hengshanhai'

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Launch of the Greenock Town Heritage Trail

This morning saw the launch of the Greenock Town Heritage Trail.

The trail consists of twenty-one plaques located in pavements highlighting historic locations and historic people in the town.

As well as being a great resource for the local citizens, the trail will also be ideal for the tourist visiting the town.

Indeed we had many tourists from the visiting cruise ship attending the ceremony and embarking on a mini-trail with a local guide.

 James Watt (Inventor) and Abram Lyle (Sugar Magnate)

Strathclyde Fire Preservation Group

Strathclyde Fire Preservation Group and Local Characters  

Provost Robert Moran Unveils a Greenock Town Heritage Trail Plaque

An Attentive Crowd Gather

Provost Robert Moran Flanked by James Watt and Abrams Lyle at a Greenock Town Heritage Trail Plaque 

A Tour Guide Explains a Greenock Town Heritage Trail Plaque 

Members of the Strathclyde Fire Preservation Group

Strathclyde Fire Preservation Group with Provost Robert Moran

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Sea Princess - Cruise Ship in Greenock

The cruise ship 'Sea Princess' arrived in Greenock early this morning on her visit to our port.

She looked splendid in the early morning sunshine and I'm sure her passnegers were delighted with the scenery as she arrived.

She will depart this evening at 19:00 - all things going to plan.

Cruise Ship - 'Sea Princess' Approaching Greenock Esplanade

'Sea Princess' Arrives at Greenock Esplanade 

 Canting off Greenock Esplanade

  Canting off Greenock esplanade

 Early Morning Arrival at Greenock Ocean Terminal

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PS Waverley - Greenock

A very brief entry - grabbed a couple of shots as the paddle steamer Waverley passed Custom House Quay in Greenock at lunch time.

A beautiful day and she looked fantastic streaming past as everyone grabbed for their mobile phones to capture her picture.

PS Waverley Passing Greenock

PS Waverley Passing Greenock

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