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Thanks Cammy, great job and nice tour of Scotland!!!
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I didn't pick him, he volunteered..... and you know what they say about a volunteer..... better than ten pressed men.....
Absolutely superb Cammy, you are taking all the pictures I couldn't get the time to go and get!!!
Thank you for continuing the travels of the STOC MEMORIAL TAG with such great enthusiasm!
Absolutely superb Cammy, you are taking all the pictures I couldn't get the time to go and get!!!
Thank you for continuing the travels of the STOC MEMORIAL TAG with such great enthusiasm!
Digiamo
Come play with us, Danny......
Very nicely done, Cammy. Awesome pics, inspiring us all to expand our travel radii.
Thanks for bringing the Boys to these great locations.
Thanks for bringing the Boys to these great locations.
Hi folks. The sun was out, the kids were at school and my wife was away for the weekend - only one thing for it then, South west Scotland. Left the house and used the motorway to the A71 and A719 to Ayr. Tried to get a few pics to show the twisties and the scenery en route.
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The last two pictures above show the Ayrshire coastline, and from where it was taken I headed into the town of Ayr, and on down to Alloway. Followers of Burns might have heard of this so I stopped by his cottage. From there I headed down the coast. Might not quite be the PCH, but on a sunny day in Scotland I could use my imagination. The first picture is of Dunure Castle wich is now a ruin. The next shows the isle of Arran. The next is of the same castle from the village of Dunure.
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Hi. A few more shots of dunure, the coast and the harbour. The 3rd and 5th have Culzean castle in the background. Don't know how well it will look as it appears a bit hazy.
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From there I continued South. Stopping at Turnberry for a couple of shots in case there are any golfers amoungst us. I then headed for Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway and onwards into the New Galloway forrest. Looking at the scenery so far it could be the US in minature.
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I then continued across country, using some excellent twisties on the A714,A712 and lastly the A702. The fourth is still in the forrest park at the Queens Way and the Grey Mares Tail. The remainder are various shots that show the great scenery. The last is of the church in the village of Moniaive on the 702. As toime was running out and the kids were due home had to head for the motorway via the 702 Dalveen Pass. Sorry I did not have time to get some shots of it. Perhaps another day. Had to 'slab' it home and made it by 5 minutes. Time to sign off for now. Nightshift tonight. A great days riding with the guys - hope you all enjoy the pics. Cheers.
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Derek always did want to visit Scotland ...
Thanks for helping this along on its way ...
-Adam
Thanks for helping this along on its way ...
-Adam
Hi Folks, another day off during the week and had to run some errands into Glasgow. Decided to go via New Lanark, a World Heritage Village. It was built by the mill owner Robert Owen, who realised that it was more productive to look after his workers and built the village. It contained everything that they required including housing, church, school and of course the mills. These were powered from the water of the river Clyde, which continues into Glasgow.
The first two are shot on the move on the A73 towards Lanark - would never have thought of trying this, but Les Bishop said that UP does it all the time, so I gave it a try.
The third is me at the welcome sign. A German tourist on a propeller driven GS1200 took it but did not want to hang around to have his shot taken - I thanked him and wished him a safe journey and off he went.
The next show a shot of the valley looking towards Glasgow.
The remainder show the village and the Clyde running by. Well worth stop if anyone is over here travelling. The housing is all private now, there is a really good visitor centre and the building in the 2nd last shot has been converted to a high end hotel.
The first two are shot on the move on the A73 towards Lanark - would never have thought of trying this, but Les Bishop said that UP does it all the time, so I gave it a try.
The third is me at the welcome sign. A German tourist on a propeller driven GS1200 took it but did not want to hang around to have his shot taken - I thanked him and wished him a safe journey and off he went.
The next show a shot of the valley looking towards Glasgow.
The remainder show the village and the Clyde running by. Well worth stop if anyone is over here travelling. The housing is all private now, there is a really good visitor centre and the building in the 2nd last shot has been converted to a high end hotel.
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From New Lanark I made my way through Lanark before dropping onto the valley floor and following the river towards Glasgow. A few shots on the move show the road twisting - however since the last time I was down there they have brought a 40mph speed limit into force for most of it - still a nice road though.
Had to use the motorway into Glasgow as there isn't a decent road that follows the river. The gas storage towers on the right are a good marker to the city centre.
I had the same dilema as I had in Edinburgh. Which building to shoot and which to leave out? I could have easily spent a day or more in both cities - and would urge you to do likewise if you ever get the chance.
Got off the motorway here and stopped off at Cathedral Square which sits next to the Church of Scotland Cathedral and the Royal Infirmary - a fine Victorian building. There are a few snaps of other buildings that are nearby.
Had to use the motorway into Glasgow as there isn't a decent road that follows the river. The gas storage towers on the right are a good marker to the city centre.
I had the same dilema as I had in Edinburgh. Which building to shoot and which to leave out? I could have easily spent a day or more in both cities - and would urge you to do likewise if you ever get the chance.
Got off the motorway here and stopped off at Cathedral Square which sits next to the Church of Scotland Cathedral and the Royal Infirmary - a fine Victorian building. There are a few snaps of other buildings that are nearby.
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Thanks Cammy!!!
All great shots, Cammy. Scotland doesn't need it's own TAG game, yur getting all the good shots already. Makes me want to travel Scotland.
Good on ya for for doing a great job.
Good on ya for for doing a great job.
From the Cathedral I met back up with the river at Glasgow Green. The city is known as the 'Dear Green Place' due to the amount of public parks, and the Green is one of it's best known. It sits to the east of the city centre and is a pleasant place for a stroll.
The first pic's are of the Dalton Fountain, which was recently refurbished, having fell into disrepair over the years. It was originally gifted to the city by a wealthy merchants family.
Next is the People's Palace, a museum to the history of Glasgow. Like all museums in the city, this has free entry. The large glass structure at the rear is known as the Winter Gardens, which are full of exotic palms and play host to the occasional Tea Dances and concerts for the elderly.
The very artistic building was built as a carpet factory, and still produced till the 70's. It is said to have been modelled on a Russian palace. A very grand place to have worked no doubt.
But, just to show that everything has not faired so well, the old railway station. It now looks sad given its surroundings. The train line still runs below it.
The last 4 shots are the park at its west entrance, the gothic looking building being the High Court of Justiciary. The river and the bridge are a shot looking west.
The first pic's are of the Dalton Fountain, which was recently refurbished, having fell into disrepair over the years. It was originally gifted to the city by a wealthy merchants family.
Next is the People's Palace, a museum to the history of Glasgow. Like all museums in the city, this has free entry. The large glass structure at the rear is known as the Winter Gardens, which are full of exotic palms and play host to the occasional Tea Dances and concerts for the elderly.
The very artistic building was built as a carpet factory, and still produced till the 70's. It is said to have been modelled on a Russian palace. A very grand place to have worked no doubt.
But, just to show that everything has not faired so well, the old railway station. It now looks sad given its surroundings. The train line still runs below it.
The last 4 shots are the park at its west entrance, the gothic looking building being the High Court of Justiciary. The river and the bridge are a shot looking west.
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The first shot with the TAG shows the weir, which sits adjacent to the High Court and arch in the last post. Up until this point the river is tidal and has threatened to burst it banks in the city centre.
As I continued west, with the river on my left, I stopped for a quick shot of the other Cathedral in the city. This is the Roman Catholic one this time.
Most of the riverside, as with most cities, has been transformed into modern offices or appartments, but the next shot shows that some of the heritage remains.
Clydeport Authority No7 crane, or as it is better known the Finnieston Crane survives today. (there are 2 others further along the river). It sat at a dock, that was infilled in the late 70's to build an exibition centre on, and was used to load steam locomotives onto ships that were heading for the colonies. A nice bit of engineering and is rated as being able to lift 175 tons.
Next are two photos of the tall ship the Glenlee. It is now situated at the new transport museum,(on the right - due to open 21/6, cost ?100 milion). The shots are framed in the back ground by the Govan shipyards, where the latest Royal Navy destroyers were, and the new aircraft carrier is being built. I think it shows a good mixture of the od and the new.
The other photo shows some more development with the air ambulance and police helicopters being framed bt the new BBC tv studios.
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And I got really confused as to where I was when I seen these two strange looking automobiles!!!!!!!
As I continued west, with the river on my left, I stopped for a quick shot of the other Cathedral in the city. This is the Roman Catholic one this time.
Most of the riverside, as with most cities, has been transformed into modern offices or appartments, but the next shot shows that some of the heritage remains.
Clydeport Authority No7 crane, or as it is better known the Finnieston Crane survives today. (there are 2 others further along the river). It sat at a dock, that was infilled in the late 70's to build an exibition centre on, and was used to load steam locomotives onto ships that were heading for the colonies. A nice bit of engineering and is rated as being able to lift 175 tons.
Next are two photos of the tall ship the Glenlee. It is now situated at the new transport museum,(on the right - due to open 21/6, cost ?100 milion). The shots are framed in the back ground by the Govan shipyards, where the latest Royal Navy destroyers were, and the new aircraft carrier is being built. I think it shows a good mixture of the od and the new.
The other photo shows some more development with the air ambulance and police helicopters being framed bt the new BBC tv studios.
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And I got really confused as to where I was when I seen these two strange looking automobiles!!!!!!!
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The next building is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and was one of the main places in Glasgow that I wanted to show. The first two shots are of the museum looking onto the River Kelvin. Legend has it that the building is built back to front, so I went out to the other side - even with the guys help I still couldn't figure it out!. The inside of the building is just as impressive. A grand church organ sits at one side and is usually played on a daily basis.
There are some unusual exhibits, one of which you guys on the other side of the pond might recognise?
And I mention earlier, in jest, a propeller driven machine - they do not come any finer than this, which saw combat in WW2. I used to hang model planes from the ceiling with fishing gut when I was a kid - wonder where they got the idea from.
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There are some unusual exhibits, one of which you guys on the other side of the pond might recognise?
And I mention earlier, in jest, a propeller driven machine - they do not come any finer than this, which saw combat in WW2. I used to hang model planes from the ceiling with fishing gut when I was a kid - wonder where they got the idea from.
**sorry, just previewed this and the photos are now out of sequence to the description.**
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum hold's one of the cities most valuable works. 'Christ on the Cross' by Salvidor Dali. I have always been drawn to this painting and wanted to make sure that he was watching over us all, esp the guys in the TAG.
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A SCOTTISH HILLBILLY!
This one is well off the tourist maps, but in a nice side of town. The plaque says it all. Don't know why, but it makes me think of UP, maybe as it stands on 2 legs instead of wheels.
The Sheriffs horse didn't even mind looking after the guys for a qick photo!
This one is well off the tourist maps, but in a nice side of town. The plaque says it all. Don't know why, but it makes me think of UP, maybe as it stands on 2 legs instead of wheels.
The Sheriffs horse didn't even mind looking after the guys for a qick photo!
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And finally - for today. Finished off in George Square, the main square in the centre of the city. The building in the shots is the council offices - The City Chambers. A very grand looking building that was apparently used as the Kremlin in the film Gorky Park. The interior has marble staircases and building it today would be prohibiltly expensive. The war monument in front of it is in itself a very impressive structure.
A short whistle stop tour of Glasgow, hope you enjoyed it. I even managed to get the passport form that I came out for!! Till the next ride.
**And here is my final word, to quote the comedian Billy Connolly. Remember - you will have more fun at a Glasgow funeral than you will at an Edinburgh wedding!!**
A short whistle stop tour of Glasgow, hope you enjoyed it. I even managed to get the passport form that I came out for!! Till the next ride.
**And here is my final word, to quote the comedian Billy Connolly. Remember - you will have more fun at a Glasgow funeral than you will at an Edinburgh wedding!!**
