Firth of Clyde Portencross Ferry

Castle at Portencross The site has been fortified since the 13th Century. The present building is thought to date from the 14th Century   and later, when the castle was moved from the nearby Auld Hill  to its present site overlooking the harbour. The castle is a scheduled ancient monument  in recognition of its national importance. Wikipedia - Portencross Castle Portencross Castle Undiscovered Scotland - Portencross Castle

Castle at Portencross

Castle at Portencross

Old Cannon  at Portencross

Harbour at Portencross

Pier at Portencross The pier was built in the days when steamer cruising was popular in the Firth of Clyde  However the pier was never used as much  as other locations such as Largs,  Fairlie or Wemyss Bay

Pier at Portencross

Escarpment at Portencross

Isle of Little Cumbrae  from waterfront at Portencross

Pier at Hawking Craig

Hunterston nuclear power station The  Hunterston B generated electricity from 1976.  It generated up to 1000 MW and is due to operate until 2023. Hunterston A is adjacent to Hunterston B and is currently being decommissioned Wikipedia - Hunterston B nuclear power station Wikipedia - Hunterston A nuclear power station

Millport on the Isle of Great Cumbrae

The "Three Sisters" of the escarpment at Portencross

Waterfront at Portencross

Map of Portencross

Portencross, Fairlie & Largs Gallery   ::  Ayrshire Coast Gallery

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