Scotland - Greenock Town
Star Princess, Transatlantic Cruise, September 2006 - Copenhagen to New York.
The tour of Greenock was provided by the Inverclyde Tourist Group ( This is an organization of local volunteers who will be at the dockside (if you arrive by ship) to welcome you and provide information that will help you make the most of your time in Greenock. They do a fantastic job of making you feel at home in Greenock and conduct some wonderful tours.
Cruise Ship Tours Scotland
Here are some photographs showcasing some of the tours conducted in 2014. Appologies for some of the quality especially from the toasts I was using the camera phone ;-) If you would like to participate in one of our cruise tours from either Greenock (Glasgow) or Edinburgh please see
Port Glasgow to Greenock
Coastal walk in Inverclyde, ending with views of Gourock from Lyle Hill.
LAUNCH OF THE HINEMOA - SOUND
Twin-Screw-Turbo Electric Passenger Vessel Hinemoa. Constructed for the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand by Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness. AV Ship lets shipyard her fitting out. Engines and funnel lowered onboard. Tug tows Hinemoa out on way to sea trials Capt. Collins with Hubert Thompson a Director of Vickers GV Isle of Arran. Shots during trials. Vickers flag lowered & Union Flag raised. Mr. F.J. Mills & Capt. Webb take shipover for Union Streamship Co. Shot of black cat who had gone onboard & was adopted as ships cat. On 21st Dec. 46 Hinemoa leaves Greenock for New Zealand
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QE2 on the River Clyde, September 20th 2007
QE2 on the Clyde, shot from alongside on board M.V. Balmoral, 40 years to the day since QE2 was launched there. QE2 would only return to the Clyde once more, the following year. Watch M.V. Balmoral and QE2 exchange whistle salutes and hear the on board atmosphere as the local people enjoy seeing their ship up close
This image has now had image stabilisation added to it which has made it much more pleasant to watch.
QE2 - Greenock 5th Oct.2008
QE2's last visit to Greenock
Porpoise and child in the Clyde
Porpoise and child in the Clyde.
Clyde Coast Gourock Station Refurbishment 2011
Over a number of years , Scotrail have invested millions of pounds improving the railways infrustructure and the electrified terminal station at Gourock Pierhead in no different. The old seawall has been taken down , giving superb views of the upper Firth of Clyde. Here we see the work being carried out as at the 28th June 2011. A glass walkway is to be fitted.
QE2 - Farewell To The Clyde
The famous liner visits her birthplace for the last time before becoming a floating hotel in Dubai.
The Sea and Ships.
In 1960, the Patterson family decided to stay away from the busy towns and traffic jammed highways to have a sailing holiday on the Clyde Steamers. They based themselves at Largs.Destinations include: Millport, Rothesay, Ardrossan, Belfast and Dunoon.
The impressive variety of Clyde Steamers featured in this film are certainly a distinguishing feature.
We view many old favourites including PS Waverley,PS Jeanie Deans, PS Caledonia and DEPV Talisman, as well as TS Duchess of Montrose, TS Queen Mary II, MV Lochfyne, MV Arran, MV Glen Sannox and MV Maid of Skelmorlie. We also get a glimpse of the Transatlantic liner, RMS Empress of Britain.
The esplanades of both Rothesay and Largs can be seen with their immaculately tended lawns and flower beds, and plenty of rowing and motor boats that were always available to hire.We sail down the famous Kyles of Bute and on to Dunoon.
This short video captures what it was like to holiday on the Clyde Coast, when there were plenty of Clyde Steamers to still sail on during your summer holidays.
You can also show your support for Waverley by joining the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society today-new members are always welcome.
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QE2 on the Clyde - Going Home
On October 5, 2008, QE2 entered the River Clyde for her final time, docking at Greenock, Scotland, as far as she can travel up the Clyde to her birthplace in Clydebank. This port of call was part of her Farewell to the UK cruise and her final goodbye to all of the UK.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 is escorted up the Clyde
Cunard Line's QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 visits the River Clyde for the last time in October 2008. She is seen here being escorted to Greenock by numerous other vessels, including the SATURN.
QE2 on the River Clyde, 20th September 2007
QE2 on the River Clyde, 20th September 2007, 40 years to the day since her launch there. Video shot from the MV Balmoral Alongside.
QE2 and HMS Manchester on the Clyde
HMS Manchester escorting QE2 arriving on its final Clyde visit
Defending the Clyde - Part 2
We previously took a look at the main batteries that were responsible for defending the River Clyde during both world wars. In this video, we take a look at some of the lesser known buildings and structures that played a role in the defence of the river. These include mine watcher posts, searchlight positions and generator huts.
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Cruise ship visitor centre and gallery at Greenock Ocean Terminal
This fly through will take you into the plans for the new visitor centre at Greenock Ocean Terminal.
The plans are to create a centre to welcome over 150,000 cruise ship passengers to Scotland at the purpose built facility on Greenock's waterfront on the banks of the River Clyde.
The building at Greenock Ocean Terminal also includes space for a new Wyllie Gallery celebrating the work of sculptor George Wyllie.
The rooftop restaurant overlooking the clyde and the Argyll hills will welcome visitors all year round to this landmark building.
The new visitor centre at Greenock Ocean Terminal project is being led by Inverclyde Council as part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal.
The city deal brings eight Scottish councils together to develop infrastructure and collaboration projects across the west of Scotland.
The visitor centre and gallery is being developed in partnership with The Wyllie Foundation.
The QE2, Saturn and Balmoral
QE2, Saturn and Balmoral have a wee chat to each other as they sail down the Clyde
Cloch Lighthouse Gourock
Cloch Lighthouse down at Gourock on the edge of the River Clyde, Paisley Buddie Drone Flights take us a wee visit to the Lighthouse and back. Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside.
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New Lifeboat Launched On The Clyde (1938)
Glasgow, Scotland.
Various shots of the new lifeboat 'Tobermoray' being launched on the River Clyde. The boat is then lifted by a crane off the water and is lowered down onto the quayside. The lifeboat is towed along the streets by a kind of steam traction engine, on its way to the Empire Exhibition at Bellahouston Park where it will be an exhibit for a few months.
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QE2 - River Clyde - October 5th 2008 - Video No3 of 4
The QE2 on its final visit to the River Clyde. Circled by a Navy Rescue helicopter