Riverside Transport Museum - Glasgow

Another wee trip around the Riverside Transport Museum.

Busy today due to it being a holiday.

Some nice entertainment from a jazz band kept the visitors feet tapping.  

 Jazz Band

 Jazz Band

 Tram Exhibit

 Bentley

Tram Number 672

 

Glenlee

 

Early Flying Machine

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Queen's Jubilee Beacon - Greenock

Over 4,200 Beacons were lit across the UK, and worldwide to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee tonight.

Greenock was no exception as a fair sized crowd assembled at the Lyle Hill to enjoy the occasion.

The weather was very kind and after the sun set, the beacon was lit at 22:15 after a few words were said.

Crowd Watches as the Queen's Jubilee Beacon is Set Alight

 Queen's Jubilee Beacon

 Queen's Jubilee Beacon

 Onlookers - Queen's Jubilee Beacon

Queen's Jubilee Beacon

Queen's Jubilee Beacon

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Sun Sets Over Cowal Hills

A few images from tonight looking across to the North of the River Clyde from Lyle hill in Greenock.

 Sunset with Battery Park Below Lyle Hill

Sunset - from Lyle Hill

 

 Sunset - from Lyle Hill

 Sunset - from Lyle Hill

 Sunset - from Lyle Hill Looking over Cove

After the Sun has Set - Cardwell Bay View

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West Highland Railway Line - Garelochhead

A few images from the West Highland Line this afternoon.

44871 was delayed and arrived about 30 minutes late before heading on up to Fort William.

First Scotrail Class 156 Super Sprinter 156458 - Garelochhead Station

 LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 - 44871 - Arriving at Garelochhead Station

 LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 - 44871 - Arriving at Garelochhead Station

LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 - 44871 - Garelochhead Station

 

LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 - 44871 - Garelochhead Station

 

LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 - 44871 - Garelochhead Station

 

LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 - 44871 - Departing Garelochhead

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Rich Duchess II

Rich Duchess II  arrived at Loch Long today and proceeded up to Finnart to discharge her cargo.

She was assisted by Svitzer tugs - including Svitzer Pembroke - a visitor to our waters.

Rich Duchess II - Approaching Loch Long

Rich Duchess II with Svitzer Pembroke Assisting - Loch Long

 Rich Duchess II with Anglegarth Assisting - Loch Long

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Caribbean Princess - Cruise Ship

Seemed too good a night not to pop down and grab a few (more) images of the Caribbean Princess.

She looked lovely as she departed in the beautiful sunshine.

Also grabbed one of the 'St Just' on my way home a she passed Port Glasgow.

Caribbean Princess - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Caribbean Princess - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

Caribbean Princess - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

 

Caribbean Princess - with Escort

 

 Caribbean Princess - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

 St Just  - Passing Port Glasgow

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Stirling Castle

Through in Stirling today and spent some time in Stirling Castle.

Very many years since my last visit and what a transformation.

This is truly a major attraction with much to see, and very helpful and informative staff.

Well worth a visit, and one location in my diary for a repeat visit.

Stirling Castle  

Stairway

Corridor

 Stirling Heads - Ceiling

Maiden

 Room

Guide

 Hall

Stirling Castle

Archway

Stirling Castle 

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Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Greenock

The luxury cruise ship 'Silver Explorer' arrived in Greenock very early this morning - around 6 am - too early for me.

 She was formerly the 'Prince Albert II'. This will be her only visit to Greenock this year.

I managed a few shots as she departed Greenock in the rain and headed to Douglas on the Isle of Man.

 

 Silver Explorer Canting Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Off Greenock Esplanade

Silver Explorer (Formerly Prince Albert II) - Departs Greenock

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