First of all. a massive thanks to everyone who has commented; sharing their memories themselves or through their parents when they were stationed near the town during the time the Navy was present in the area. As someone who now resides in the town once again, the latest news is that the Dunoon Project aims to start on the foundations later this year - which is great news as the loss of a major bank in the past months has put more pressure on the Project to succeed with business owners and residents crying out for help. This documentary was such a great experience to film, direct and edit - and I've had quite a few people asking for a Part 2; an update on the project and the current state of the town. Never say never! Thanks all again!

I was born at Dunoon Hospital in 1971. We lived right next to what is now the Park hotel. Many good times were had. Sadly, I've never been able to return.

I was honored to have an assignment there on the USS Simon Lake from December 1990 to December 1991. Living in the community at 85 Alexandra Parade was the highlight of my career. I loved every aspect of my time there from the people to the weather and the places I could explore. I look forward to returning for a visit someday.

absolutely great documentary, clicked on it thinking it was a tom scott video. Happy to see that dunoon is finally getting the revitalisation that it so desperately needs. 🤜🤛👌

My dad was stationed in Dunoon in the late 80's. My twin brother and i were born in Greenock. Though raised mostly in America, im proud to be born Scottish.

I was stationed in the US Hollan AS-32 from 1979 TO 1982 and would like to thank the Scottish people for being so nice to US sailors there and to me. Looking toward to someday going and visiting.

Thoroughly enjoyed this little documentary. Well done.

Class documentary mate 👍

I was stationed there in 70-71 on Canopus. Went to Dunoon alot by cab. Loved it there. Miss it alot

Great Documentary Rhonan

The ferry prices are horrendous ,that puts people off going to Dunoon also .

I was on the Robert E Lee in the 60's. Made three patrols out of Holy Loch. Though I didn't go on much liberty I remember how great the Scots were. Warm and friendly people.

Heading to Dunoon for a month soon, very interesting stuff!

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Best memories of Scottish "barhogs" and operative spies along the route to the U.S. base Scottish ice cream, meat pies, British rail to Glasgow, bus ride to Prestwick, the rosey cheeks of the children, transiting over from NAS Quonset Point. Two patrols, SSBN602, gold crew, with Fat Jack as CO Winter sunrise after 0800, sunset 1500. Summer sunrise 0330, sunset 2200

get bud fisher a pint of stella for his troubles

This is very interesting video it seemed to revive the whole area for taxis the local bars i was in Dunoon recently to find the bank of Scotland is now closed. I just remember the Americans being in Dunoon the place was buzzing but seen photos of large American automobiles on the ferries even they got there fair share of business. We share our history with America. Language culture ect. Dunoon went into economic and culture decline when the Americans left. Many local businesses benefited taxis shops properties, etc.

Taxis benefited from the naval personnel. I would have liked to have seen the military police vehicles that would have been something different. For a traditional Scottish Town.

American Diner never even lasted a year

Watched the whole thing and still don’t know what the Dunoon Project is all about. A lot of talking about the past but not even an artist impression of what it will look like. 🤷‍♀️

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