Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland

Greenock is a small town with a shopping centre but is really the gateway to Glasgow. Just walk straight to the station as you leave the ship and get a return ticket to Glasgow ( about 30mins away). We found the station hard to find last time- just look for the tower and head towards that as its just behind it- or ask a local. Glasgow is lovely- last time we hired bikes on the river for a hour and rode up and down towards Glasgow Green ( a lovely park) in which is the Peoples Palace museum ( sadly temporarily closed for renovations) . This time we walked the mural trail heading up to the cathedral and hospital museum, also the wonderful Victorian graveyard high above both. Walked back down and had a beer at the Drygate Brewery as we finished the trail. Great shopping in Glasgow too.

We did a hop on hop off tour. You can get the train into Glasgow very easy. We waited until about 930 to go so it was off hours for he train. Round trip tickets for two were 13 pounds. The train takes you to the Central Station which is 2 blocks from Buchanan street. This is the main area closed to vehicle traffic and all pedestrian. Shops, pubs and cafes.

Visited: Jun 25, 2016

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Great trip to Loch Lomond and Inveraray Castle. The Duke of Argyll, himself, welcomed us to his home which was an added thrill.

Visited: Jul 12, 2017

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Port Is In A Very Industrial Area So Not Much To Do Other Then A Couple Parks With Art Statues Around. Short Train Ride(40 Min) Away To Glasgow Which Is A Great City To Explore & Had Hop On Off Bus! If Lucky See A Football Match While In Port👍 Or Take A Longer Train Ride (2 Hours)Out To Edinburgh Which Has Amazing Castle Along Which 1300 Medieval Town! Plus You Visit Coffee Shop Where Harry Potter Books We’re Written & Walk Around Grave Yard To See Names That Influenced Some Of The Characters! Walk Around Looking At Buildings Architecture While Listening To Bagpipes Play! Can Go To New Edinburgh Area For Lots Of Restaurants, Bars, & Shopping! And Both City’s Have A Hard Rock Cafe For The Music Lovers & Pin Collectors! Enjoy Your Time Exploring!

We met my wife’s grandparents for the day. We live 20 miles or so from the port, at the time I worked along the road from Loch Lomond, & I’ve been to Glasgow too many times to remember. So we met them & got a cup of tea! But in reality I would recommend heading either to Glasgow city centre & getting on one of the hop on hop off buses! If you are lucky enough to get good weather, you will have a cracking day! Either that or head up the side of the beautiful Loch Lomond! The scenery is 2nd to none!