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Thursday, 12 February 2026

Dawn Venture



Dawn Venture Charters Portpatrick,seen here at Girvan for a check up and fresh coat of paint.

Dawn Venture has a website HERE.

Aquitaine





 Aquitaine is a frigate in service with the French Navy. She is the lead ship of her class of French frigates, which in turn were developed by the FREMM multipurpose frigate program.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Dunselma


Dunselma Castle is a prominently situated, Grade A listed Scottish Baronial sailing lodge in Strone, Argyll, built in 1885–1886 as a lavish yachting lodge for Paisley industrialist James Coats Jr. Designed by Rennison and Scott, this 10-bedroom, 3-4 storey structure features a 4-stage tower with spectacular views over the Holy Loch, Firth of Clyde, and Loch Long.

Ripples on the Thames



 Ripples on the Thames,recently sold for £49,950.00,seen here at Bowling by the Clyde.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Irvine










 Sunset at Irvine beach.

MV Portree


 MV Portree was a ferry, built in 1965 for the Skye crossing. In 1970, she was re-built and moved to the Kyles of Bute where she served until 1986.

Monday, 9 February 2026

RFA Proteus (K60)









 The RFA Proteus (K60) is the UK’s first dedicated Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) ship, operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Formally entered into service in October 2023, it serves as a "mothership" for underwater surveillance and seabed warfare.

Seen here berthed at Fairlie Pier.