Grid reference NS2875
near to Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
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Scott Street
Known locally as Scott's Lane. Looking towards Dellingburn Street from Baker Street, the charcoal works are on the left.
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The old well in Well Park
For views from other angles, see NS2875 : Wellpark well and NS2875 : Wellpark.
The following extract is from George Williamson's "Old Greenock from the Earliest Times ..." (1886). The "mansion" mentioned there is that of John... ( more)
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Railway arches over Cartsburn Street
With a glinting sun in the background.
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Back in time
I believe the railway viaduct is the only one left on this particular line, the other one was demolished by explosives sometime in the 1960s and it was on the east side of Gibbshill housing estate where it entered the Port Glasgow stretch... (more)
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Police on Mountain Bikes
I saw all types of police vehicles present at the Tall Ships Race at Greenock, boat, bike, car, van, helicopter and these two guys on mountain bikes who were watching over the crowds as they made their way down to the Crew Parade. The... (more)
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Former Scott's drydock (set of 2 images)
The oldest surviving drydock in Scotland, a remnant of Scott's shipyard. Category A Listed Link .
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Scott's dry dock
Tank traps at the outer basin of the dry dock, which is a Category A Listed building Link . Probably to prevent small boat owners from making good use of the... ( more)
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The Old Well - Well Park, Greenock
The well which gave the park its name was placed there by the local laird John Schaw. There is an inscription 1629 and his initials and those of his wife (Helen Houstoun). It was the original well for the residence of the Schaw family who... (more)
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Greenock War Memorial
The Greenock War Memorial is located within the town's Well Park in Regent Street.
The winged figure of Victory stands on the prow of a Viking longship holding a wreath aloft. At the top of the obelisk is a Celtic Cross which... (more)
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Sailing ship Glenlee in dock in Greenock
The sailing ship Glenlee under restoration at Greenock, with part of the visiting Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race fleet.
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Carnock Bar
Carnock Street, Greenock
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High rise demolition
The second of a pair of tower blocks at Lynedoch Street is being demolished piece by piece.
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