James Watt Dock

Jupiter,Waverley with Mina in the background.
Three ships just out of dry dock,from left to right,Sea Horse,MV Jupiter and Waverley
James Watt Dock Greenock,a busy dock due to its dry dock facilities .[Garvel Dry Dock ]

Little Cumbrae

A small boat sails past the Little Cumbrae Island which lies next to the more famous Great Cumbrae,better known as Millport.

The tower at the top of the hill was an open fire beacon that acted as a lighthouse before a proper lighthouse was built by Robert Stevenson.

Ali Cat

Ali Cat is a 19.5metre catamaran which is run by Cal Mac for the Gourock /Dunoon service,she covers the route at peak times.

Saga Rose

Saga Rose departing from Greenock Ocean terminal yesterday evening. A lovely calm evening,the light was particularly beautiful as she headed into the haze and Crepuscular rays came breaking through the cumulus nimbus clouds.

The Saga Rose is a 'classic liner' cruise ship operated by Saga Cruises of the United Kingdom. It was launched in 1965 as the Norwegian America Line's Sagafjord, and was long operated by the Cunard Line. Well-maintained and known for its stately interior and classical swept bow, it now operates worldwide on cruise tours targeted at the senior market.

West Kilbride

Taken from the hills high up in West Kilbride village,in the background is the Little Cumbrae island.

Bird Sculpture

Sculpture on the banks of the Clyde,in the background is the Kilpatrick hills.

The Saltmarshes

A visit to Old Kirkpatrick today,and a walk along the Clyde salt marshes.
I spotted this deer and her young fawn, she was no more than 100 yards from the river edge.

The Saltmarshes at Old Kilpatrick is a nature reserve on the banks of the Clyde it contains internationally important numbers of wintering redshank and curlew that flock to the reserve’s rich mudflats, which are an important feeding ground.