Greenock Waterfront Walk

If you would like to take a short walk with lovely views and some interesting history then this Waterfront Walk is just right for you.  The circular route only takes about an hour and passes some of Greenock's more interesting buildings and sculptures.  You can download the fully interactive map and information here.

The route takes you from the new Greenock Ocean Terminal along the waterfront to the Beacon Arts Centre then up to Cathcart Street and along to Cathcart Square.  From there the route returns back to the Waterfront.

It would be ideal for cruise ship visitors who would like to find out a little about Greenock and its history and I've also provided travel information for buses and trains to Glasgow.

So, with the lovely weather we've been having recently, why not take the Waterfront Walk, stopping off at the Beacon Cafe & Bar for a cup of coffee or snack on the way.

All the information can be downloaded here.

State of the Art

What a terrible state the lovely little art works down at the Waterfront area of Greenock are in!

This is "Ebb and Flow" which I described in my blog here.  The little seal has gone.  It had been broken and now it has completely gone.  The explanation about the mosiacs on the benches has also gone!  This area is not far from where cruise ships berth when they are visiting Greenock.  Here's a photograph of how it used to look.

The Yardmen, representing Greenock's shipbuilding heritage has been vandalised.  Now it is just a shadow of its former glory.  Here is a photograph of how it used to look.  See more photographs and read about it here.

How it looks now -

It must be very disappointing for the artists who put so much time and talent into producing these works for everyone - both locals and visitors - to enjoy.

Prospect and Trust at Greenock Waterfront

This beautiful sculpture can be found at the Waterfront in Greenock, just beside the West College Scotland campus.

The two rusting metal sheets make the bow of a ship.  The rest of the ship is set out with these worn wooden beams.

It is a very striking sculpture.

There are other new art installations at the Waterfront area between the Beacon Arts Centre and the Waterfront Leisure Complex.  Click on link to find out more.

Mechanical Animals

Ebb & Flow

Yardmen