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Crarae Garden, Scotland

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 Introduction This afternoon, I am posting a portfolio of images taken during a visit to Crarae Garden in Argyll, West of Scotland.    Information on Crarae Garden This is a National Trust property extending to about 50 acres of woodland themed flora centred around the Crarae Burn (stream).  Location is close to Loch Fyne , about 11 miles south of Inveraray . Other facts: Crarae is modelled on a Himalayan, woodland theme. Here can be found many varieties of rhododendron,azalea, carmelia and magnolia. The garden features waterfalls, conifers and bridges. Scotland’s national collection of Nothofagus (a genus of trees and shrubs native to the southern hemisphere) is located at Crarae. I was very impressed by the diversity of colour shades produced by the wide range of plants, trees and shrubs. For visitors with an interest in pre-history, the site contains a Neolithic tomb.  Crarae Garden, Scotland Crarae Garden, Scotland Crarae Garden, Sco...
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Ciara Phillips Art Exhibition

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The following images were taken at the Ciara Phillips' exhibition earlier today at the Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art. The exhibition is headlined 'Undoing It'. It focuses on the creative process itself. For the artist, making art offers an opportunity to think and think again, to both do and undo simultaneously. The artwork presents Phillips' characteristically vibrant woodcuts, etchings, and screen-prints. Ciara Phillips   (born 1976) is a Canadian-Irish artist based primarily in   Glasgow , United Kingdom. [ Phillips was born in   Ottawa , Canada. Her higher education was completed, first, at   Queen's University   in   Kingston , Ontario, Canada (Bachelor of Fine Art — 1996/2000). Subsequently, she studied at the   Glasgow School of Art , obtaining a   Master in Fine Art   (2002/2004). [ 4 ]   Her work exploits the traditional use of   printmaking   practices, taking much influence from collaboration and, more personally...
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Glasgow Waterfront

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 Introduction Yesterday, my post focused on warship construction facility on the River Clyde at Govan near Glasgow . Tonight, I am posting a selection of images taken whilst walking on the banks of the Clyde but not associated with the military site. Images and video taken in proximity to the Clyde and Govan This is Govan Old Church which dates from Victorian times. However the site which the church occupies boasts continuous Christian worship from around the 6th century AD onwards.    Here is the River Clyde.From left to right is: The new pedestrian footbridge linking Govan to Partick. The Tall Ship 'Glenlee'.  Riverside Museum (extensive grey building).  Another aspect of the Govan-Partick Bridge.  The Scottish Event Centre & Clyde Auditorium (aka 'Armadillo'). This building dates from 1995 and was designed by award-winning architect Sir Norman Foster. This new 3,000 capacity building was completed in August 1997.   Public Art. This ...
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Scottish Maritime Museum

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 Introduction This post is a continuum of that of yesterday . Previous post focused on the glory days of  yachting on the Clyde whilst today I am reporting on a wide range of vessels on display at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine on the Clyde Coast , West of Scotland. Information of the Various Vessels. In the 19th and 20th centuries shipyards on the Clyde produced a wide range of vessels including  passenger liners, cruise ships and large commercial vessels. The vessels on display at the museum sit at the smaller and historic end of the market. MV Spartan. This is a steam powered  'puffer' built in 1942 for use on the Clyde and Forth Canal.  SY Carola.This is a steam yacht built in 1898.It was used for both leisure and commercial purposes.  This is the Olympus engine which powered Vulcan bombers, Concorde and was adapted for marine use.   Model of PS Waverley . This paddle steamer was built on the Clyde in 1946 and is still in use today (for l...
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