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Built in 1954 and designed by Mervyn Noad the Church is of a modern A-frame design and set in garden grounds. The Church is built on the site of the…
This Grade A-listed building had a complete restoration in 1999 with assistance from Historic Scotland. The pipe organ was built in 1867, enlarged in…
Broomhill Court was built in the 1960s and became a popular block of flats for families to live in the Broomhill area.Since 2015 RIG Arts have been…
Greenock has had a fire station since 1753, initially in William Street, 1831 in Church Lane, 1837 Taylors Close, 1882 foot of the Vennel, 1887 the…
Gave people a chance to see Inverclyde from a different perspective.
Inverclyde's pop-up library, archive and museum service, delivering local and family history resources. There is a learning suite with free internet…
One of several houses designed by James Salmon which may be viewed from the garden. From the entrance gate on Porterfield Road, it appears deceptively…
The Resource Centre is in the Hub of Robert Street Community and is a place where local people can access computers, learn new skills and gain…
Within Greenock Cemetery as well as the Commonwealth War Graves there are over 350 family memorials to loved ones who gave their lives in WW1.
The Ladyburn Business Centre was previously a primary school serving he east end of Greenock. It was renovated in 1991 to become a business centre. It…
Gave visitors an opportunity to see where the blue bins are delivered and how the co-mingled dry recyclable material is sorted prior to being sent for…
Be a tourist in your own town and enjoy an escorted walk round Greenock`s new Town Trail. This trail covers 21 locations each of which is identified…
Roughcast two storey dwelling with stone dressings. Tiled roofs with dormers. Part half timbered
This 15th century castle is mainly associated with Patrick Maxwell. His achievements in elegantly extending Newark are diminished by his notoriety for…
An insight into how Scottish Water uses modern technology to provide safe, clean drinking water from our taps.
Although this lodge was instituted in 1746, it was not until 1757 that Robert Sellars, a Port Glasgow mason, was asked to build the two storey Lodge…
The St John's Primary School building was originally constructed in 1931 and comprises a two storey main building with a series of single story and…
Whinhill Primary School has been formed by the merger of Overton Primary School and Highlanders Academy. Originally built in 1973 it has been fully…
TS Queen Mary was built in 1933 by Messer's Denny of Dumbarton, for Williamson Buchanan Steamers Ltd. In 1935, at the request of Cunard White Star…
Built in 1924, the former offices of Inverclyde Council have been refurbished. The result is a thoroughly modern Business Centre that preserves the…
Officially opened in 2001 by HRH Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, Access at Ardgowan is a purpose-built 3 storey building by James F Kennedy of…
The current sanctuary dates from 1806 although there has been a church in Inverkip since the 12th century. The building was commissioned by Sir John…
There are several beautiful stained glass windows, including two rescued from a Greenock church. The chancel and pulpit feature fine carving by a…
Skelmorlie Secret Bunker is a fully restored underground Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post built as part of a UK chain to monitor and report on a…
A circular tour was conducted taking us into the hills behind Greenock to appreciate the flora and fauna on our doorstep and understand the geography…
The Church building is of special interest as it is has Grade A listing. The present building has been used for public worship since 1841. In 1855,…
St Margaret’s Church was opened in 1951 as the centre of worship in the newly developed Auchneagh Area. The biggest single influence in its…
Rare access was given to allow visitors to see what it is like for many cruise passengers who pass through ocean terminal and see first hand some of…
In the 1870's, H & D Barclay won an architectural competition to design the Municipal Buildings with its ornate sculptures and landmark Victoria…
Lodge Greenock St John’s numbered 175 on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland was founded on 1st February 1790…
Gave a rare opportunity for people to walk down to the bottom of the dry-dock and see the impressive size of this facility that once held the QE2.…
Join us for exclusive tours of our backstage area at 12, 2pm and 4pmA unique opportunity to tour backstage areas usually closed to the public. Our…
In this the year of Natural Scotland, meet local householder Ciano Rebecchi (former Provost of Inverclyde) to find out about the process and benefits…
Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church of Scotland is situated on Royal Street looking down Church Street onto Shore Street near the centre of Gourock.…
The Category A listed station was built to facilitate interchange between trains and steamers, through a spectacular glazed concourse and enclosed…
A unique and striking example of the work of Antonio Coia (1935). A soaring gable characterises a church of great strength. A framework of steel is…
An interesting modern Episcopal Church built in 1983 to replace the original St Mary’s which was demolished to make way for a new road. Light modern…
Scandinavian inspired church. The red facing brick is pierced with a series of triangular and circular windows. Inside concrete ribs in Gothic arched…
St Andrew’s Primary School has been formed by the merger of St Gabriel’s Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School. Originally built in 1966 as…
Formerly known as the Old Parish Church, this square-planned, pavilion-roofed building was designed to accommodate 1,260 worshippers. There is a…
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park was formally designated in 1990. The Greenock Cut Visitor Centre is located on the west side of Loch Thom in the hills…
The Princess Garden was created by pupils, parents, staff and members of the community in South West Greenock with some help from the Beechgrove…
Two storey classic facade with Doric portico and 150 ft spire designed by David Hamilton. Originally Port Glasgow Town Buildings, construction cost:…
Port Glasgow Town Hall stands on the site of the former town hall which was demolished in 1961. The Provost’s Room was used by the Provost of…
Formerly 5 shop units under residential accommodation converted by architects Austin Smith Lord of Glasgow and fined by Communities Scotland and…
Gothic-style church built 1857 (J J and W H Hay) and tower with open-work Crown added 1878 (Bruce & Sturrock). Interior whitewashed with tall…
This beautiful church sits on a cliff overlooking the River Clyde. It was designed and built by J C Sharp of Gourock in 1867. It has recently…
Private members’ Club designed by Stewart, Tough and Alexander, the building of this arts and crafts style yacht club was mostly funded by James Coats…
Designed by leading architects Cooper Cromar, Clyde View is Riverside Inverclyde’s new state of the art office building at 22 Pottery Street,…
Greenock, home of the Mother Club, has many connections with Mary Campbell & Robert Burns. A tour took place to visit locations with links to…
Built in 1903 as St James UF, but in the union of 1957 adopted the name of St Columba. The last church designed by William Leiper Architect…
A shoreline walk from the Lunderston Bay carpark near Gourock to Ardgowan Estate policies. Find out about the history of the Estate and woodland…
Notre Dame High School is one of four schools in the Inverclyde PPP Project. It has been designed by Archial Architects for a capacity of 850 pupils…
Parklea Branching Out is a not for profit voluntary sector organisation with Charitable status which was established in 1997 to help to develop local…
On a guided walk of Quarriers Village, visitors learned about Orphan Homes of Scotland and founder William Quarrier. The picturesque village remains…
Come along on Saturday 31st Aug and explore historical buildings while trying to find the James Watt figures. James Watt, a Greenock born famous…
The I Youth Zones offer young people and communities access to the buildings for a variety of groups, we run youth drop in’s, informal youth work,…
The I Youth Zones offer young people and communities access to the buildings for a variety of groups, we run youth drop in’s, informal youth work,…
The I Youth Zones offer young people and communities access to the buildings for a variety of groups, we run youth drop in’s, informal youth work,…
Sir David Stewart obtained Gourock in 1455 when the old castle of Gourock was taken down and a mansion house built, about 40 years later in (1782),…
Belville Community Garden is an urban greenspace loved by the local residents, offering community growing opportunities with an award winning…
We’ve got the bricks, the space AND images of Inverclyde’s famous sons James Watt inventions. We want you to help us Invent just like him and build…
We’ve got the bricks, the space AND images of Inverclyde’s famous sons James Watt inventions. We want you to help us Invent just like him and build…
A building block session for children took place at all Inverclyde libraries and at Inverclyde Heritage Hub.
We’ve got the bricks, the space AND images of Inverclyde’s famous sons James Watt inventions. We want you to help us Invent just like him and build…
Back by popular demand we are reviving this popular tour from the past!A local coach tour to visit many of Greenock’s wonderful attractions.
Glenpark Early Learning Centre has been built on part of the former Greenock Academy site to replace the current ‘west end’ facility at Kelly Street…
Moorfoot Primary School, Nursery Class and Garvel Deaf Centre has undergone an extensive £5m refurbishment and provides a high quality learning…
This modern and exciting primary school will be open to visitors and pupils past and present. It will give people the opportunity to see the new state…
The new Stable studio is an exhibition and work space. Visitors will see artists at work and view paintings and crafts. They may also try producing…
St Columba’s was opened in 1897 as an independent boarding and day school to 54 young ladies. Pioneering educators, such as Georgina Kinnear and her…
Listed C(S). Core built as Parsonage for neighbouring Arradoul Episcopal chapel about 1835-6 probably to a design by William Robertson of Elgin for…
The foundation stone was laid on Thursday 29 May 1788, by Letterfourie and his brother. The Chapel was opened for Holy Mass on Whit Sunday…
Situated within a short distance from the main Elgin to Banff road, a quarter of a mile north of The Mill of Tynet, lies the oldest Post- Reformation…
Listed Category B. 1825 William Robertson, Elgin, architect. The quarry gardens are overgrown and the driveway no longer important. However, the…
Listed Category B 1852-54 by A & W Reid, pointed gothic church with tall three stage tower and spire with clock faces. Braced rafter ceiling…
Elgin High Church was built in the 1840's as a Free Church. It then joined with the Church of Scotland in 1929. Made of sandstone the North end has…
Listed Category A 1830 almost certainly designed by William Robertson for Mrs Grant of Elchies, South Villa is the epitome of the Regency Villa in…
Built in 1905-06, the church, which is regularly used as a wedding venue, contains many attractive stained glass windows, including a World War I…
Listed Category B 1930-32 by James B Dunn for Edward S Harrison, woollen mill owner, Ex- Lord Provost of Elgin. Substantial 2-storey and attic house…
Mid 18C farmhouse superseded by early 19C farmhouse to south, both now linked. Late 19C wing extended to south with new entrance door in re-entrant…
This is a fine mansion with 3-storey, 8-bay central block facing north/south. 4-bay, 2-storey and attic wings to east and west. The impressive…
Listed Category B. Imposing late 19C, probably designed by Brown & Watt, Aberdeen. Scottish Revival style with long entrance front and pronounced…
St Giles’ was the most important church in the burgh of Edinburgh (although it was not a cathedral until the 1630s). In 1544 St Giles’ was still a…
Listed Category B 1870-80 by A Marshall Mackenzie, 3-storey and attic building on the site of the 17C Ritchie's House. First floor room has large…
Listed Category A 1828-9, built to a design by William Robertson, Elgin, with money raised by the priest, Walter Lovi who also acted as…
Listed Category B. Duncan MacMillan, architect 1878-9. Substantial Gothic Revival building the tower topped with a crown. Lofty interior with gallery…
Listed Category A. William Robertson 1822-23, conceived as a single range and including 'commodious court room', council chamber, ball room, post…
1994, striking modern design by The Kennedy Partnership, Aberdeen for Moray Council displaying and recording many aspects of the fishing industry,…
Listed Category A.Dated 1641 or 1644, Coxton is a 4-storey tower house with a single vaulted room on each floor linked by a narrow spiral stair within…
Probably built in l839, this tall baronial clock tower dominates The Square at the centre of the town; clock installed in 1897 to mark Queen…
A delicately detailed early 20C Tudor church by John Wittet of Elgin
A substantial Victorian Gothic church with fine decorative detailing and a sturdy stone spire.
Built in 1904 to a design of John Robertson to replace the 1775 box Kirk of which only the gatepiers to the Kirkyard survive. Excellent 1939 stained…
Listed Category B.Former Episcopalian Rectory by Robert Baillie Pratt 1911-12 in late 19C style. Many details such as hood mouldings over windows and…
P M Bartlett, engineer, 1884-6. The coastal railway, carried on a series of tall arches, fringes Cullen and is now part of the townscape and a public…
Listed Category A. Lodges linked to entrance arch by screen walls, the composition stretching out across the driveway and particularly attractive when…
Including: Cullen House Bridge, North Tower, Old Dining Room, South Tower, Old Kitchens and Grand Entry. Listed Category A. Over the centuries the…