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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Jousting - Linlithgow Palace

I enjoyed another day through at Linlithgow Palace when the jousting was taking place.

The very warm sunny weather helped make it an even more enjoyable day - even though it was perhaps a bit too hot at times.

As always we were very well entertained and everyone was very friendly.

A day out to be recommended.

Knight at Linlithgow Palace

Sir Jaspar

Looks Painful

Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

Sir Jaspar

Two Lovely Ladies

Three Lovely Ladies

Linlithgow Palace

Hawk - Linlithgow Palace

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

Tending the Horses

 Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

Catching the Hoop

Fighting

Got Me a Prize

Preparing for Battle

Sword Fighting

Sword Fighting

Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

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Bo'ness Station

As I was headed to Linlithgow Palace it was too good an opportunity not to pop in to Bo'ness Station to see the first steam train of the day depart.

I always enjoy my visits here - and though this was a short one - it was still very enjoyable.

NCB No.7 (WD 75254) 

 NCB No.7 (WD 75254)

 NCB No.7 (WD 75254)

 Bo'ness Station

 NCB No.7 (WD 75254) Cab Interior

 Tea Time?

 Rear Railway Lamp

 Final Checks

P6687

Waiting to Depart


 Leaving Soon


Steam up

 On Her Way

Heading Out

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