Joint Warrior departures

With this year's exercises over, the final ships left Glasgow to return to their regular duties.

Belgian minehunter M923 Narcis leads the covoy

M923 Narcis

M923 Narcis

German minehunter M1058 Fulda passing Greenock

Officer on duty on M1058 Fulda

M1058 Fulda

M314 Sakala closely followed by M864 Willemstad

M314 Sakala started out as HMS Inverness before being sold to Estonia

Sandown class minehunter M314 Sakala

Tripartite class Netherlands minehunter M864 Willemstad

M864 Willemstad at the rear of the convoy

A960 Godetia being assisted by tugs Battler and Biter

A960 BNS Godetia is a command and logistical support ship

A single flypast as A960 Godetia departs the Clyde

GVVT Open day, other exhibits

As well as the display of buses, commercial vehicles and cars were also present at the open day.

Most of these were privately owned and had been either well looked after or restored.

GVVT Open Day

Old buses don't die and go to heaven, but some get rescued and restored by groups such as the Glasgow Vintage vehicle Trust.

At their Open Day the Bridgeton bus depot was filled with many models from different eras, on display for the public to come along and enjoy.

Many of the liveries are long gone now but hopefully not forgotten.

Lunderston Bay

Went down to Gourock this evening in the hope of catching a dramatic sunset.

Not quite what I had been hoping for but pleased with the outcome.

Dusk at Loch Ard

After such a cloud free morning we had hoped for a spectacular sunset, but the cloud started gathering in the afternoon.

Even though, by the time the sun was setting there was enough character in the sky and the water was still enough to make the wait worthwhile.

Aberfoyle - Achray Forest

On the outskirts of Aberfoyle lies the David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre.

A pleasant couple of hours were spent enjoying the scenery before moving on to Loch Ard.

Male Mallard stretching its wings in the pond

Waterfall and stream

Waterfall viewed from conifer glade

How many figures can you see?

Lumberjill statue, a monument to the Land Girls of WW2

Inchmahome Priory

Lake of Menteith is often refered to as the only lake in Scotland.

On its largest island, Inchmahome, is the ruin of a priory famous for providing shelter to Mary Queen of Scots when she was a child.

The island is looked after by Historic Scotland who do a wonderful job of retaining our heritage.

Access to the island is via a small jetty.

West entrance to the chapel

Remains of the north and west walls with the bell tower at the near corner

The chapter house is the only building which has a roof

View from the warming house

A woodland walk takes you around the island

Fallen tree

Some of the sweet chestnuts are over 400 years old

This box bower is supposed to date back to the time of Mary Queen of Scots' visit in 1547

A few remaining flowers add a splash of colour

Lake of Menteith is well stocked with brown and rainbow trout