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Corra Linn, Falls of Clyde
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South Lanarkshire -Falls of Clyde
Corra Linn, the highest waterfall of the three Falls of Clyde, taken by David Palmar. A slow shutter speed was used to show the waterfall movement.
08 October 2022
Foam on the River Clyde
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South Lanarkshire -Falls of Clyde
Breakdown of organic materials during a spate forms foam on the River Clyde, taken by David Palmar
08 October 2022
Grey Heron at the Falls of Clyde
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South Lanarkshire -Falls of Clyde
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) at the Mill Weir, Falls of Clyde, taken by David Palmar
08 October 2022
Penstocks and turbines, Bonnington Power Station
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South Lanarkshire -Falls of Clyde
Penstocks lead water from the Clyde into Bonnington Power Station. In the foreground is an example of a turbine used to generate hydroelectricity. Picture taken by David Palmar
08 October 2022
Dundaff Linn, Falls of Clyde
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South Lanarkshire -Falls of Clyde
Dundaff Linn, the lowest of the Falls of Clyde, in spate, taken by David Palmar. A slow shutter speed emphasises the water movement.
08 October 2022
Dundaff Linn, Falls of Clyde
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South Lanarkshire -Falls of Clyde
Dundaff Linn, the lowest of the Falls of Clyde, in spate, taken by David Palmar. A fast shutter speed has "frozen" the river movement.
Sewage sludge boat Garroch Head on the River Clyde at Shieldhall Sewage Works in 1987. In the old days it was possible to get a free day trip on a sludge boat "doon the watter" to the Firth of Clyde, into which the sewage was discharged . The Garroch Head was the last sludge boat and this practice ended in 1998. Scanned from a transparency taken by David Palmar.
19 September 2007
Yoker Power Station in 1974
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Doon the Watter - Clyde Tunnel to Erskine Bridge
Yoker coal-fired Power Station, still with its chimneys in 1974. It was closed in 1976. Scanned from a transparency taken by David Palmar.
19 September 2007
Yoker Power Station and Renfrew Ferry in 1978
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Doon the Watter - Clyde Tunnel to Erskine Bridge
Yoker Power Station in 1978, now with no chimneys. The power station was closed in 1976. The Renfrew Ferry ceased operating as a car ferry in 1984, and is now a passenger only service. Scanned from a transparency taken by David Palmar.
19 September 2007
Yoker Power Station site in 1987
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Doon the Watter - Clyde Tunnel to Erskine Bridge
Yoker Power Station site in 1987. The power station was closed in 1976 and is now demolished. The Renfrew Ferry slip can be seen on the right. It ceased operating as a car ferry in 1984, and is now a passenger only service. Scanned from a transparency taken by David Palmar.
