I live in Greenock and find it interesting to see how it is viewed from a tourist's perception. Glad you liked it!

@ThePortLowdown

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I enjoyed hanging out there, especially the promenade near the dock!

@susieclayton6875

2 ай бұрын

I will be in Greenock on a cruise stop in June - I'm excited! My gg-grandma emigrated from there. Her dad became a "sugar boiler" in the US. Is there a local museum about the sugar industry there?

@andyb4044

2 ай бұрын

@@susieclayton6875 not specifically about the sugar industry but there IS a museum in Greenock (McLean Museum and Art Gallery). They might have some things re the sugar industry in there. Hope you enjoy your visit and that the weather is good for you

I was in Greenock for two weeks in December 1961. I was serving in the US Navy and I still have fond memories of those two weeks.

@ThePortLowdown

8 ай бұрын

What was it like back then?

@hendrikkanavel8378

7 ай бұрын

I was in Greenock the last two weeks of December 1961, the Christmas season, which probably isn’t the best of season for weather. The only real problem was the cloudiness and the rain. The people I met were cordial and I enjoyed walking around the city as much as I could. Several us frequented the Palladium Dance Hall which I believe was on Brougham Street. I met a very nice young lady at the Palladium who lived on Gibbshill and who took me to a soccer game. (Football) at a stadium somewhere in Greenock. As I said, I have fond memories of Greenock. @@ThePortLowdown

@ThePortLowdown

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. Sounds lovely!

@chrispaterson6372

5 ай бұрын

Where u on drugs it’s a utter shite hole

Very nice and well edited video. It shows Greenock in a very good light. Best tip for Greenock shore day- Bring an umbrella. Chances are you will see rain at some point in the day.

@ThePortLowdown

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! We hope to come back soon, perhaps take the train. We had a very pleasant stay!

I'm a tour guide and pick up people from Greenock for mostly Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond tours but it was really nice to see some of the interesting places to see in Greenock.

@ThePortLowdown

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was a nice first landing in Scotland, and we hope to come back someday. The biggest issue when crusing is the time limit. As a guide, do we have any recommendations for Glasgow? It's the one city we missed on that trip.

@lynnrush7166

Ай бұрын

Are there tours that will take me to Dumbarton Castle? I adore Scotland and have already visited Glasgow. I’m going to be in port at the end of September 2024.

thanks for the visit to my home town. its better on a sunny day lol (July - August) come back soon and bring some friends 👍.

@ThePortLowdown

4 ай бұрын

Well, I hope I do. Honestly, it's a nice place to kick back.

This was beautiful to watch & very informative. Scotland is beautiful,I had no knowledge of Greenock. New subscriber here 🇿🇼❤️🇬🇧. I am glad I can see more of the world through you.

@ThePortLowdown

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We're doing a lot of cruises, so there's more to come. Best to you!

My mom and aunt were born there although they were raised in Rhodesia from about 8 years old. I need to visit it one day.

@ThePortLowdown

4 ай бұрын

Interesting. So you and your family are still in Rhodesia?

@shawndurbs

4 ай бұрын

@@ThePortLowdown No we moved to South Africa in ‘81 just after I was born. Rhodesia changed to Zimbabwe. My folks have returned to Scotland, living in Larkhall now. I’m in sunny Italy with my Italian wife.

@ThePortLowdown

4 ай бұрын

Italy? We'll be visiting this summer on a cruise! Can't wait! Hopefully you can take your trip someday.

Wow, thank you. As a local i think we should hire you to boost tourism!! Great video. Sorry about the rain though!!!

@ThePortLowdown

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I wanted to do my best to give Greenock a good nod. 👍

❤❤❤ ❤the Scottish Music 🎵🎶

@ThePortLowdown

9 ай бұрын

Yep, me too!

The ship being built is actually in Port Glasgow, not Greenock.

@ThePortLowdown

5 ай бұрын

Yes, you're right. The tour bus starts in Greenock and drives down to Port Glasgow and the Castle, which didn't take long to get to. Point is, that was all wrapped up in the same tour of the area.

Don't worry the SNP plan to tax cruise ships.

Greenock??!!! Not exactly my idea of a tourist destination, but hey, I've never actually been there.

@ThePortLowdown

8 ай бұрын

Well, the thinking was to try out the town for a day. But lots of stuff was closed, with a number of "for let" signs around town.