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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Nelson's Monument Glasgow Green


The Nelson Monument on Glasgow Green is a 144-foot (44 m) tall stone obelisk built in 1806 to commemorate the naval victories of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. It is notable for being the first civic monument in Britain erected in Nelson's honour, preceding the more famous Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square by over 30 years.

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Llanreath







 Formerly a pilot boat, one of only two, built for Milford Haven Port Authority by James W. Cook & Co.(Wivenhoe) Ltd of Colchester Essex. Built in 1971/2.

Photographed at Troon Harbour.

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 Bonnie on the quayside at Pittenweem Harbour.

Monday, 2 February 2026

Zobel S75






 The S75 Zobel (or Zobel von Jabietz) was a German Schnellboot (Fast Attack Craft) of the 143A Gepard class.

She visited Glasgow in 2006 for a Nato exercise.


Dragonfly






 A barge from Somerset seen at Bowling Basin.

Sunday, 1 February 2026