Port Bannatyne, Isle Of Bute
Port Bannatyne photos
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Port Bannatyne maps
Historic maps of Port Bannatyne and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Port Bannatyne maps
Historic map of Scotland
Illustrated Victorian map of Isle Of Bute
Port Bannatyne books
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Around Glasgow Photographic Memories
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This is a favourite view of photographers taken from McIntyre's Boatyard. In the distance you can see St Bruoc's church which burnt down in 1956. In the foreground is a boat hiring station, one of three in the village. This one did not last into the 50's but the other two did. The next one along was McMillan's and there is... [more]
Shared on 15 February 2007
Isle Of Bute memories
My father, 'John' Johnson, was a chaplain in the Royal Navy from 1943-46. He was based on HMS Cyclops, the submarine depot ship, in Rothesay harbour The family accompanied him to Rothesay and we lived at 2, Desmond Bank for a time and in other places. My Dad occasionally helped with services at a Presbyterian church in Rothesay. I attended school... [more]
Shared on 05 March 2009
I was stationed about the USS Canopus, and lived with my wife and son... and then daughter... on the second floor of the wonderful old house known as Joppa. I have a ton of photos, as well as a ton of memories. Another Canopus family lived on the first floor - Bruce and Sue Hill and their son - and every... [more]
Shared on 17 November 2008
We lived in Innellan for about 3 years and I have very fond memories of being there. My husband was in the Navy stationed aboard the U.S.S. Hunley in Dunoon at the time and we found this lovely 2 storey house right on the River Clyde in Innellan to rent. We lived in the bottom half - I believe it was... [more]
Shared on 20 June 2008
I used to go to Innellan when I was young to stay with my grandparents and what great memories I have, I used to get the bus from the pier and get off at West Church Lane where they lived. On Sundays we walked up to the church and my Grandfather sang in the choir. I also liked to walk... [more]
Shared on 23 November 2006
My dad was stationed here in the early 60's with the US Navy. Although I was only 5 years old at the time the memories are still so vivid in my mind. So many thoughts and pictures are racing thru my mind as I write this that it is hard to put it all into words. I can see the big... [more]
Shared on 17 July 2006
We moved into Tighnabruaich when I was almost 8 yrs old. Our 1st house was on the Ardmarnock Est between Millhouse and Otter Ferry. We stayed there for around a year before moving into Corra Farm on the Ardlamont Est near Ardlamont House.
I used to go to Tigh. Primary School before moving onto Dunoon Grammar School.
I remember Pamela Briggs,... [more]
Shared on 25 June 2008
I was just reading 'Formative years in Kirn'. Yes they were good. I used to fish off Kirn pier for cat fish for Mrs Drovandi's cat and in exchange she would give me an ice cube. I remember Reggie Brooks and the boats - We used to live in Borland Park. Then moved up to Argyle Terrace. I remember Edith McPhail,... [more]
Shared on 21 October 2009
Extracts From Port Bannatyne & Isle Of Bute books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Port Bannatyne, inspired by Frith photos.
Around Glasgow Photographic Memories
he first effective spinning mill in the west of Scotland was built at Rothesay. Between 1787 and 1834, the number of cotton mills opened in Scotland rocketed from just 19 to 134. During the American Civil War imports of Cotton fell from 8,600 tons in 1861 to 500 tons in 1862 and 350 tons in 1864. The effects of the naval blockade by the North on Confederate ports caused severe... [more]
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This is the embarkation point for sailings to the various Clyde resorts, and also to Milport, just across from and within sight of Largs, on the island of Great Cumbrae. The pier is little changed today. The lower building to the immediate right of the Temperance Hotel was a public house, the Old Pier Vaults, an interesting combination!
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Around Glasgow Photographic Memories
The buildings in this scene are still recognisable, although they have been renovated and modernised. The Esplanade has been landscaped, with grassy greens, paved walkways, plenty of seating, and leisure amenities. New houses have also been erected nearby. St Columba's Parish Church is still a landmark.
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