Cruise Ship 'Rotterdam' at Greenock

After the early morning start I decided to catch the 'Rotterdam' as she left rather than when she arrived.

Here she is leaving the Ocean Terminal and canting before heading out to sea on the next eg of her journey.

 'Rotterdam' - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

  'Rotterdam' and 'Island Princess'

 'Rotterdam'

 'Rotterdam' Canting Off Greenock Esplanade

'Rotterdam' Canting Off Greenock Esplanade

Well on Her Way

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Early Morning at Greenock Docks

As it was reputed to be the last visit of the 'Caribbean Princess' cruise ship to Greenock I set the alarm and took a very early morning run down to get some images.

Always very tricky in such poor lighting and the mist hanging low did not make matters any easier. It did however add a bit of atmosphere.

On the way home I popped in to Customhouse Quay where the 'PS Waverley' was stopping overnight and also managed a few images of her in fairly unusual lighting.

'Caribbean Princess' Prior to Her Early Morning Departure at Greenock Ocean Terminal 

'Caribbean Princess' - Early Morning Departure from Greenock

'Caribbean Princess' - Early Morning Departure from Greenock Ocean Terminal

'Caribbean Princess' - Early Morning Departure - Off Greenock Esplanade

 'PS Waverley' on a Night Stopover at Custom House Quay 

'PS Waverley' on a Night Stopover at Custom House Quay 

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Short Glasgow Visit

Needed to pick up some items from a Glasgow store today - so a few images I managed before I headed back for my train.

 Buddleia Flower at Glasgow Waterfront

South Portland Street Suspension Bridge

Below South Portland Street Suspension Bridge

 Tiger Mural

South Portland Street Suspension Bridge

South Portland Street Suspension Bridge

Glasgow Scene

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River Clyde on a Busy Day

Another early start to catch the 'Sea Resolute' as she departed Sheildhall and pass on down the river to open sea.

Bright start but heavy showers were soon to follow as I neared Greenock.

The river was fairly busy so I was fortunate enough to get a few photos.

'Mahri' is a spaniel and she looked the part as a 'Sea Dog' as she spent time with her owner - one of the crew on the 'Svitzer Milford'.

'Sea Resolute' Passing Braehead

 'Sea Resolute' Passing Braehead

'Sea Resolute' Passing Langbank

 'Sea Resolute' at Garvel Bend in Greenock 

'Sea Resolute' Approaching Greenock

'Sea Resolute' Passing Greenock

 PS Waverley - Bound for Largs

 Busy River

Admiral Day - Dredger

 'Mahri' Aboard the Svitzer Milford

 Ayton Cross

Svitzer Milford Approaches Customhouse Quay

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Two Cruise Ships - Greenock

An early start this morning to greet the two cruise ships arriving at Greenock.

'Aida Cara' was the first to arrive and she was followed about an hour later by the 'MSC Magnifica'.

I then had the good fortune to catch a vintage bus on it's way to the bus rally at Dunfermline.

Feeling a bit more like winter this morning - an extra layer worn until a bit later in the morning.

'Aida Cara' Approaching Greenock Esplanade


'Aida Cara'


'Aida Cara' - Canting Prior to Berthing


'Aida Cara' - Canting Prior to Berthing


'Aida Cara' Berthing at Greenock Ocean Terminal 

Vintage Bus


Vintage Bus

'MSC Magnifica' Passing Gourock


'MSC Magnifica' Passing Gourock


'MSC Magnifica' Berthing at Greenock Ocean Terminal

'MSC Magnifica' and 'Aida Cara' Berthed at Greenock Ocean Terminal

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Paisley Fire Engine Rally - 2013

The 'Paisley Fire Engine Rally' was held today at County Place in Paisley.

I arrived rather late but managed to catch a few worthwhile images.

One benefit of my late arrival was that the weather improved somewhat and had a nice bit of sun rather then the heavy rain we enjoyed earlier in the day.

Having said that, the rain returned not too long after I left so I was indeed very fortunate.

Enjoyed the event and everyone seemed to be having an enjoyable time.


'Blue Lamp and Bell'

'Bloodbike


Chip Fan Fire Demonstration

Paisley Fire Engine Rally Personnel

 'Heading Home' 

Morris Minor at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 Paisley Fire Engine Rally 

 Heritage Fire Engine at Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 Bloodbike

Scania Fire Tender

 Heritage Engines

Getting Acquainted 

Scania Fire Tender at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally

 'Morris Minor' 

 Party Goers at the Paisley Fire Engine Rally 

Glasgow Airport Fire Tender 

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