Dougie Coull Photography

Sunday, 8 July 2012

Bo'ness & Kinneil Heritage Railway

After visiting the museum it was back to the railway station to catch the last arrival of the day.

It's a great facility and well worth your time and effort to make the journey through.

The staff are always friendly and helpful, and just a pity I missed the steam trains running earlier in the day.

Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Cooling Down

Booking Office

Bo'ness Station

BR Type 1 Bo-Bo D8020 (20020) Arrives

BR Type 1 Bo-Bo D8020 (20020) Built1959

Pooch Friendly Station

Carriage Interior

'Morayshire' Cooling Down Before Retiring to the Engine Shed

'Visit Scotland' at Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

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Museum of Scottish Railways

After 'Linlithgow Palace' went a run down to Bo'ness for the railway and just in the nick of time to catch the Museum before it closed.

With just a half hour it was a quick run around and grab a few shots before heading back to catch the last train of the day returning.

Will go back another day with a tripod.

Museum of Scottish Railways

Snow Plough

Saxa Salt Wagon

Royal Mail Coach

35 ton Bogie Rectank Wagon Army No. 84005

Signal

Milk Urns

Museum of Scottish Railways

4-4-0 Midland Compound Express Locomotive No 1000

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Linlithgow Palace - Jousting

My first - but will not be my last - visit to Linlithgow Palace to see the jousting.

Can't recommend this day enough. An hour of fun and excitement as the knights joust for superiority.

Must also say a word about the horses who behaved impeccably throughout the day.

We were fortunate with the weather and the surroundings were beautiful.

Knights Prepare to Joust

Jousting Knights

Jousting Knight

Down and Out

Knight

Jousting Knight

Where's My Lance?

Joyful Knight

Jousting Knight

Off With His Head

Jousting Knights

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St Michael’s Parish Church - Linlithgow

Before visiting Linlithgow Palace I had a walk around St Michael’s Church and was rewarded with the sight of this magnificent church.

The church was dedicated or perhaps rededicated in 1242.

It has 'enjoyed' a varied history - being sacked by John Knox, used as a timber store, Oliver Cromwell stabled his horses here, and it is probable that Mary Queen of Scots was baptised in this parish church.

There is also the former lepers' squint to enable those poor unfortunates to see and hear the service from outside.

Well worth a visit and I know I'll be back again one day.

Approaching Linlithgow Palace with St Michael’s Kirk to the Right

St Michael’s Kirk

Stain Glass Window - St Michael’s Kirk

St Michael’s Kirk

Mary Queen of Scots Engraved on the Pulpit - St Michael’s Kirk

St Michael’s Kirk

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Saturday, 7 July 2012

Quest for Adventure

The Cruise ship 'Quest For Adventure' departed Greenock this afternoon as she headed to the Arctic Circle on a 'National Trust for Scotland' cruise adventure.

She arrived early this morning, and can carry up to 446 passengers.

Unfortunately thee poor spell of so called summer weather we are experiencing continued as she left in the cold and grey of the Clyde.

Cruise Ship - Quest for Adventure

Passengers Aboard the Quest for Adventure

A Solitary Seagull Watches as 'Quest for Adventure' Departs Greenock

Quest for Adventure - Canting Off Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship - Quest for Adventure - Departing Greenock

Quest for Adventur

Quest for Adventure with Pole Star in the Background

Cruise Ship - Quest for Adventure

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Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Museum

A visit to the recently opened Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Preservation Museum in Greenock Municipal Buildings.

The premises are the original Fire Station in Greenock many years ago.

It has been created and is run by volunteers and much credit goes to them for what they have achieved.

It is a reminder of times past and of the brave men who have given their lives over the years for the safety and peace of mind of the general public.

Would recommend a visit - you will enjoy.