Photos by Jez

Tag: Scottish History

  • At the Battlefield — Pull Up a Seat Wk #34

    At the Battlefield — Pull Up a Seat Wk #34

    Hi All 👋 My entry for Xingfumamas Pull Up a Seat Challenge.

    Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
    Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
  • Which Way Photo Challenge — Aug 26

    Which Way Photo Challenge — Aug 26

    Hi All 👋 My entry for San’s Which Way Photo Challenge.

    Bannockburn Rotunda
    Bannockburn Rotunda
  • An Industrial Past — Lens-Artists Challenge #199

    An Industrial Past — Lens-Artists Challenge #199

    Hi All 👋 My entry for this weeks challenge, set by John of Journeys With Johnbo.

    The central belt area of Scotland, from the River Clyde, across to the Forth Estuary was at the forefront of industry in the past.

    The docks in Glasgow saw such ships as the Glenlee, a three masted sailing ship, but with engines & mechanical windlasses.

    Here you can see old dock buildings on the Clyde with the new Transport Museum & masts of the Glenlee in the background.

    Old dock buildings in Glasgow

    The Padlle Steamer Waverley is the last seagoing passenger ship of its type in the world. She still runs sight seeing excursions on the Clyde & Clyde Estuary.

    Waverley Paddle Steamer alongside Glasgow Science Centre

    Caledonia Macbrayne (known locally as CalMac) ferries are the modern vessels serving the highlands & islands of Scotland.

    CalMac ferry at Largs
    CalMac ferry at Largs

    The Finnieston Crane is another symbol of the Clyde’s industrial past.

    Finniston crane
    Finnieston Crane

    The ornate Templeton Building near Glasgow Green was once a carpet factory, now home to offices & apartments.

    Templeton Building
    Templeton Building

    The next three pics all link to the canals, a vital link between West & East.

    Original horse power
    Original horse power
    Lock 20 on the Forth & Clyde Canal
    Lock 20 on the Forth & Clyde Canal
    The Kelpies -- a memorial to the heavy horse of the industrial era
    The Kelpies — a memorial to the heavy horse of the industrial era

    The Falkirk Wheel has to be seen to be believed; this modern marvel of engineering, it lifts boats from the Forth & Clyde Canal up to the Union Canal & vice versa.

    Lensy’s been seen at the Falkirk wheel on occasion.

  • Cumbernauld House Park Part 1: The Castle and House

    Cumbernauld House Park Part 1: The Castle and House

    One of the great places to visit in Cumbernauld is Cumbernauld House Park. My wife and I are regular visitors to the park, which is popular with many locals with or without dogs. The park is steeped in history and covers an extensive area, hence the three posts. This first deals with the original castle and the house. The second will be of the park itself and scenery, and the third, the Glen.

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