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Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Bentley's Folly
Bentley's Folly is a little-known local landmark in Gourock, consisting of decorative stone walls that resemble a fortified defensive structure. Very few official historical records exist about it, though it is often considered a "folly"—an ornamental structure—and some lore suggests its builder went bankrupt funding it, spending his final days in a poorhouse.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
MV Maid of Glencoul
MV Maid of Glencoul is a Highland Council ferry, previously at Kylesku and now at Corran.
Maid of Glencoul was built in Ardrossan for Highland Council in 1976.
She is seen here at Rothesay after her yearly check and clean up at Bute Yard.
Monday, 13 July 2026
Roman Rebel
The Roman Rebel is a 27.5-meter research and survey vessel built in 2014 by Socarenam in France. Operated under the UK flag by Roman Rebel Ltd, this SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) vessel is utilized for seismic, geotechnical, and hydrographic data acquisition, mostly in support of offshore wind projects.
Photographed at Troon Harbour.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Highland Seabird
The Highland Seabird was a pioneering 32-meter passenger catamaran operated by Western Ferries from 1976 to 1985. Built in Norway, she was Scotland's first commercial catamaran. Famous for reaching 25 knots, she ran excursions from Oban to Mull, Iona, and Staffa, and briefly served the Gourock-Dunoon route.
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Girdleness Lighthouse
Girdleness Lighthouse, located on the Girdle Ness peninsula in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a historic and active 37-meter (121 ft) tower guiding ships past the rocky North Sea coastline. Designed by famed engineer Robert Stevenson, it has safely lit the entrance to Aberdeen Harbour since 1833.
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