River Clyde This Morning

Popped down to Greenock this morning to catch the 'Grampian Falcon' as she headed on up to Port Glasgow.

A nice enough morning for this time of year and she duly arrived at the expected time.

Svitzer Tug 'Anglegarth' Returning from Finnart Oil Terminal

 'Grampian Falcon' Passing Greenock

 'Grampian Falcon' Bound for Port Glasgow

Pilot Cutter 'Toward' Powers Past on Its Way to James Watt Dock


River Clyde During Early December 2013

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Christmas Lights Switch On in Greenock

The Christmas Light Switch On took place in Greenock tonight.

The event began at 6pm in Clyde Square with free entertainment and a sizeable crowd gathered to enjoy.

At 7pm we were treated to the arrival of Santa - complete with his sledge and reindeer - accompanied by Provost Robert Moran.

And just to round off the evening the snow arrived right on que to put us even more in the festive mood.

 Welcome to the Lights

Snow Globe Fun for the Kids

We Want you to Sing

Young Singer Entertains the Crowd


Ladies from the 'Wellpark Mid Kirk' Provided Warm Drinks on the Night

Rudolph at the Ready

Santa Prepares to Travel

Greenock's Provost with Santa and his Helpers


Ready to Press the Button to Light up the Town Square

Smiling Face at the Event


Snowing in Clyde Square

Snow Arrived Right on Que

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'Sentosa Bulker' Heads to Sea

The bulk carrier 'Sentosa Bulker' departed Glasgow this afternoon and headed down towards Greenock as she made her way out to sea.

Managed a few shots as she passed and was fortunate enough to also see the the cargo vessel 'BBC Anglia' as she headed upriver to Glasgow.


Approaching Greenock


Tug and Bulk Carrier 


Passing Greenock

Sentosa Bulker 

Heading to Sea

'Anglegarth' Takes Up the Stern


 Busy River Scene

Tug 'Ayton Cross' Bound for Home 

Tug 'Anglegarth' Bound for Home


'BBC Anglia' Passes East India Harbour

'BBC Anglia' Glasgow Bound

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HMS Defender Outward Bound

HMS Defender headed out to see this morning after her weekend visit to Glasgow.

A nice bright sunny morning made all the difference in getting some good images.

Passing Dumbarton

 Passing Langbank

Approaching Port Glasgow

 Approaching Port Glasgow

 Passing Port Glasgow

Outward Bound for Sea

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Glasgow Colours at Night

I've been promising myself a trip to Glasgow at night for so long now, but it wasn't until this evening that I finally managed to get up there.

The city of Glasgow has so many iconic buildings and they take on a whole new form when floodlit at night.

Didn't have too long to spend so this will be the first of a few postings when I hopefully manage up again.

View from the 'Squinty Bridge'

'Squinty Bridge' or 'Clyde Arc'

 'Squinty Bridge' or 'Clyde Arc'

 Clyde Auditorium

The Hydro

 Clyde Auditorium

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HMS Defender - Glasgow Open Day

As part of HMS Defenders visit to Glasgow she opened to the public today and gave the citizens an opportunity to see aboard and talk with the officers and crew.

Many took advantage and it was a busy day indeed, making it a worthwhile exercise for all concerned.

Well done to the Royal Navy and the servicemen involved.


Embarking on 'HMS Defender'


Rear Hanger on the 'HMS Defender'

 Safety Gear on 'HMS Defender'

Crew Quarters


Superstructure

Interior

Shipmates

Over the Bow

Many Visitors on the Day

Weaponry 


Ammunition

 Looking Forward

Rear Hanger

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