Olympic Torch - Inverclyde

The Olympic Torch came to Inverclyde today and the crowds turned out in their numbers to cheer.

A good natured crowd waved flags, cheered, and pointed cameras and camcorders as the runner came through upper Port Glasgow.

Strathclyde Police joined in with smiles and waves to the crowd.

All in all it was a good event in Inverclyde.

 Waiting Crowd

 Crowd Patiently Awaits

 Waiting Patiently

 Locals Gather

Coca Cola Sponsor

 Olympic Torch Convoy Car

 Samsung Bus

 Sponsor's Bus

 Strathclyde Police Motorcyclist

Happy and Good Natured

 Strathclyde Police Motorcyclist

 Olympic Torch Runner - Feet Off the Ground

Provost Robert Moran Says a Few Words

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River Clyde Shipping

Some spare time so went to East India Harbour and caught a few shots.

 SD Resourceful  - Bound for Faslane

 Small Boats in East India Harbour

SD Resourceful 

SD Resourceful

The Beautiful River Clyde

 SD Omagh - Bound for Great Harbour

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Anchor Mills Waterfalls - Paisley

 After the walk around Paisley Abbey the rain was still coming down.

Walked over to the old Anchor Mills but too wet to spend any real time there.

A few shots while sheltering under the bridge, then a bit closer for a couple of 'grab' shots trying to keep the camera and lens dry.

Waterfall - Anchor Mills in Paisley

 

  Waterfall - Anchor Mills in Paisley

Waterfall - Anchor Mills in Paisley

 

Waterfall - Anchor Mills in Paisley

 

 Waterfall - Anchor Mills in Paisley

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Paisley Abbey

After catching the Tour train passing through Paisley station the rain prohibited any outdoor shooting.

Having never been to Paisley Abbey this presented an opportunity to get some images and also stay dry.

Also met someone from my past while there.

The Abbey is well worth a visit and it deserves another trip through some day.

 Interior

 Interior

 Interior

Alcove

 

Font

 

Chapel

Candle
 
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Diesel Train Tour

Almost missed this one, arrived with seconds to spare.

A diesel train tour heading to Oban and caught as she passed through Paisley St James station.

Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" and 37516 Arrive at Paisley Station

 Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" and 37516 - Paisley Station

 Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" - Paisley Station

 

Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" and 37516 - Paisley Station

 Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" and 37516 - Departing Paisley Station

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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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