Introduction

This is my record of a yesterday’s visit to Greenock which sits on the southern bank of the Firth of Clyde, Scotland.

Library picture of Greenock taken from tour boat.

Information on my trip to Greenock

Greenock has a population of 43,000 and is located 25 miles NW of Glasgow. I elected to travel by train which worked well.

Key objective of the visit was to view the high technology marine vessel known as Armada 86 03. I duly located the vessel (reported in yesterday’s blog) and thereafter undertook a sightseeing tour around the town.

This is a luxury, small group cruise vessel known as the Hebridean Princes

Statue of James Watt (1736-1819). Watt revolutionized efficiency of the steam engine and thereby fueled the Industrial Revolution. His invention had a major impact on shipping which was important for Greenock.

Rear of Greenock’s Council offices. Architecture reflects wealth of this once important industrial town.

Front elevation of Council offices which date from 1765-1880. Video perspective because front elevation too wide for capture by still camera.

The Dutch Gable House (1799).

Wellpark Mid Kirk (Presbyterian) Dates from1761. Design inspired by that of St Martin’s in the Fields, London.

Close up of entrance to Wellpark Mid Kirk

Custom House Clocktower

Custom House. Dates from 1818. Now used as offices.

View from Greenock marina across River Clyde

Colony of Cormorants in the Clyde

View from Victoria Harbour towards Helensburgh, across the Clyde

Landscape/panorama view of Greenock and Firth of Clyde

Even the Romans were here- in the 2nd century AD. See video below of Lurg Moor fortlet foundations.

More information

Information on Scotland’s Clyde Coast, Glasgow and industrial history can be found in the Visitors’ Guide to Scotland. ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. The book is also available via Kindle.