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Sunday, 1 November 2026

GRAMPIAN DYNASTY



 The GRAMPIAN DYNASTY is a British-flagged offshore standby and safety/rescue vessel owned and managed by Aberdeen-based North Star Shipping.

Friday, 30 October 2026

ATLANTIC






 ATLANTIC is a stunning replica of the legendary schooner renowned for her historic victory in the 1905 transatlantic race.

Measuring 64.5 meters in length, ATLANTIC is the largest classic racing schooner ever recreated

Her design remains true to the original, with a distinctive waterline

Photographed at Largs.

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Rambling Rose OB780











Rambling Rose (OB780) was built as a wooden fishing boat by Mackay Boat Builders of Arbroath in 1979. She has not been an active fishing boat for several years. On the night of 25 October storm Boelo  hit Scotland and Rambling Rose broke her moorings at Irvine Harbour.
 

Lifeboats









 Lifeboat training on the Clyde at City of Glasgow College

Monday, 26 October 2026

Dumbarton


 Old Dumbarton Bridge (1765): Built by John Brown of Dumbarton, this historic five-arch stone bridge is Category B-listed. It handles local traffic and pedestrian use, located near the southern end of the river before it meets the Clyde.

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Portencross


 Sunset at Portencross harbour looking towards the Isle Of Arran.