Greenock

The main town in the area, it has a rich history steeped in shipbuilding and seafaring. Greenock grew from a fishing community to become the site of the first dock on the Clyde in 1711 and is most famous for ships, steam, sugar and being the birth place of James Watt.

Today it is a large town offering a range of facilities for visitors to the area. It is the largest cruise port in the country welcoming over 85,000 passengers a year.

There is a lot of discover and explore, find out what’s on and where to go through the pages on this website.

 

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