Sitting on the Tail of the Bank, 22 miles downstream of Glasgow where the River Clyde widens into the Firth of Clyde, Greenock could be considered the larger, brawnier industrial cousin of its western neighbour Gourock. Like many of the towns in the Inverclyde region, Greenock’s past was shaped by the Clyde; it brought the town wealth and industry. From humble origins as a 16th Century fishing port, Greenock was on the map soon after the 1707 Act of Union. With the Union of the Three Kingdom’s, Greenock’s importance was swollen by international trade from Britain’s colonies across the Atlantic. Imported from the Caribbean, sugar was the cash crop, and Greenock was now the United Kingdom’s most important port on the West Coast. Greenock’s maritime history, intertwined with that of the sugar trade and the herring fleet, is reflected in its coat of arms: emblazoned with the motto, ‘God Speed Gourock’, it depicts a sailing ship alongside barrels of sugar and herring. It wasn’t long before the River Clyde’s expanding shipbuilding empire would spill over from Glasgow, and Greenock’s post-war vistas became dominated by the shipyard’s cranes. Less than an hour from Glasgow, Greenock in many ways is culturally similar – it has had the same challenges, that of the decline in heavy industries, and a rise in the service sector. It’s port is still used; the Clydeport Container Terminal is regularly serviced by cruise ships heading to and from Britain’s ports, stopping off before heading across the cobalt expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Greenock’s maritime history is narrated at Greenock’s Custom House Quay, where Greenock Custom House building, designed by William Burn in 1818, is now home to a customs and excise museum. James Watt, one of the Industrial Revolution’s most pioneering engineers, is arguably Greenock’s most famous natives, and lends his name to the town’s college.
Attraction
Cornalees Bridge Visitors Centre
Budget
Premier Inn Greenock *book online*
Care Home
Club
Council
Dentist
Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Estate Agent
Inverclyde Solicitors Estate Agency
Neill Clerk
WW & J McClure
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Broomhill Bar
Hole In The Wall
Lynedoch
Norseman
Overdraught Bar
Whistlers Tavern
Restaurant
Cathay RoyaleChina Garden
Lindores Manor Restaurant
Restaurant Arlecchino
School
Ardgowan Primary School
Cedars School of Excellence
Greenock High School
Oakfield Primary School
Solicitor
Bleir & Bryden
Inverclyde Solicitors Estate Agency
Taxi
A B C Central Taxis
Inverclyde Taxis Ltd
Vet
Sports Clubs
Greenock CC (Cricket)
Greenock Morton Football Club (Football)
Royal West of Scotland Boat Club (Rowing)
Shops
Flower Vogue
Boots
Acorn Pet Centres
All Pets
Balloon Magic Creations
Lingerie n Lace
James Carswell
W Aitchison
Fayre Trade Limited
Topshop
Places to Stay near Greenock
Tontine Hotel (0.27 miles)
The Tontine Hotel, Greenock's Premier Hotel, is a place to stay for a holiday or as a venue for a Wedding/Conference. There is no doubt this is a fabulous hotel,with ... More
Premier Inn Greenock (1.43 miles)
The County Lodge Hotel (3.84 miles)
The County Hotel (3.84 miles)
Ardencaple Hotel (4.37 miles)
Located in the picturesque setting of Rhu near Helensburgh, and overlooking the east side of Gareloch, this hotel assures a traditional warm and friendly Scottish welcome. Rooms are fully en suite and ... More
Rosslea Hall Country House Hotel (4.73 miles)
Built in 1849 by merchant businessman Daniel Walkinshaw, Rosslea Hall retains much of its traditional charm whilst also offering the modern day facilities that you would naturally expect to find.
The much loved garden offers a ... More
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Kip Marina Apartments (5.14 miles)
This stunning new waterfront development offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments which combine the convenience of self-catering with the luxury of a fine hotel. Each apartment is generously proportioned ... More
Enmore Hotel (5.91 miles)
The Enmore Hotel is a small intimate quality establishment handled by a dedicated and qualified management team.
The hotel's ambience is very special with open fires, candlelight and flowers in the ... More
Hafton Castle (6.08 miles)
Hafton Castle is a magnificent building located in Hunter’s Quay, just outside Dunoon with sea views. The Castle is set in its own delightful gardens and has a large heated indoor swimming pool. ... More | visit website
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