Kinneil House

So after the visit to the Kelpies it was on to Bo'ness for a visit to Kinneil House.

The house is only open four times a year and contains some artwork on the internal walls.

Sadly I can't show the interior as the staff were insistent that taking photographs was verboten.

I explained that my cameras had no flash but it was a firm and blanket no. Notices inside clearly stated no 'flash' photography and I would of course respected this, so very disappointed with the lack of flexibility shown.

Being a member of Historic Scotland I always praise the friendliness of the staff but not on this occasion - voluntary staff may explain the differences.

However, I would highly praise the lady who gave the presentation inside as she explained the history and the story of the 'white lady'. 

Kinneil House

Church Graveyard


Forest Walk


 
Church Remains

 Tower

 Tower

 James Watt's Cottage and Workshop

 Beneath the Viaduct

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The Kelpies - Helix Park

Today was a long awaited visit to the East coast with the Kelpies very much in mind.

Their history is well documented so I'll keep this brief.

Created by the sculptor Andy Scott the theme of the Kelpies was from ancient ethereal water spirits and mystical water-borne equine creatures .

They reflect the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of ten horses.

It was a very pleasant walk around the park and I had the added bonus that Zippos circus were having and event to combine the Kelpies with their performing horses.

Towering Supreme and Reflective

Adopted Postures

Pointing Skywards

Idea of the Scale

Zippos Circus Join In

Zippos Circus Join In

Canal and Park

Majestic

Looking Down

Canal Boat and Kelpies

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Cruise Ship 'Louis Aura' at Greenock

An additional cruise ship - 'Louis Aura' - was added to the list to visit Greenock, so down to the Esplanade to get a few photos.

Arrived on time and the weather was fair.

Dropped back down again in the evening as she departed on her next passage to Belfast.

She departed at around18:20 - a little later than expected.

Arriving at Greenock

 Off the Esplanade

Canting

Canting

Berthing at Greenock Ocean Terminal

Off Greenock Ocean Terminal


 Couple Photographing the Departure

Off Greenock Esplanade

 Outward Bound

 Outward Bound


'Louis Aura' as she departs the Clyde

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Morning Visit to the River Clyde

Early morning start as I head down to Cloch Lighthouse to get some photos of the 'AMT Trader' arriving.

She is going to Ferguson's Shipyard to get a jig fitted before continuing to Govan to take section LB03 of the aircraft carrier 'Prince of Wales' to Rosyth.

The photos show some other shipping and track her progress upriver.

Early Morning Sail

 Tug 'Sea Golf'

Battler and AMT Trader

Tugs Handing Lines Over

Tugs Handing Lines Over


Passing Greenock

 Dredger 'Causeway'

 Dredger 'Causeway'

Dredger 'Causeway'

 Ayton Cross and AMT Trader

 Bound for Port Glasgow

Crew of the AMT Trader

 Battler in Attendance


Approaching Port Glasgow Light

 Flotilla off Port Glasgow

Yard Workers

Final Berthing

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Zippos Circus in Greenock

The circus came to town this week amid all this wonderful sunshine we're enjoying.

The days of a circus with many animal acts seems to have wained and only horses were on show. This has to be a good thing.

The horses appeared well treated and in fine health - a credit to those who look after them.

I had a quick walk round and these images are the result of my wanderings.

 Zippos Circus

Truck Preparing for the Final Performance

 Glorious Sunshine

 Front View

Ticket Office

Healthy Option?

Friendly Horse 

 Big Top

 Big Top

 Saltires Fly in the Breeze

Arch and Lights

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