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Monday, 26 January 2026

Loch Ryan Lighthouse

 





 Loch Ryan Lighthouse also known as Cairn Point Lighthouse was established in 1847 by Alan Stevenson. It is located at Cairn Point, near the northern end of the village of Cairnryan and guards the eastern side of the entrance to Loch Ryan.

The Keepers’ accommodation was demolished in the 1960’s and the light was automated in 1964.

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Troon Sunset


 Panorama of sunset at Troon with Lady Isle and Ailsa Craig.

Academus BA817



 Academus BA817 seen at stranraer Harbour.

Friday, 23 January 2026

Thursday, 22 January 2026

HSwMS Visby (K31)









 HSwMS Visby (K31) is the lead ship of the Visby-class corvettes. It was created as a stealth ship, and underwent a decade long testing phase before it entered service with the Swedish Navy.

She is photographed here arriving in Glasgow April 2013

Dumbarton Rock



 Dumbarton Rock with a distant Ben Lomond.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Louise













 The bulker Louise passing Bowling on her way down the Clyde.

The vessel LOUISE (IMO 9470301, MMSI 538011679) is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 (14 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands.