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Gibshill

Settlement in Renfrewshire

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Gibshill

Douglas Rae Road New flats nearing completion on the site of the former United Molasses plant at James Watt Dock. Douglas Rae OBE (1931-2018) was a local businessman and long serving Chairman of Greenock Morton FC, whose Cappielow Park ground is located nearby.
Douglas Rae Road Credit: Thomas Nugent

Gibshill is a small residential area located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated on the outskirts of the town of Greenock, it is known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning views of the Clyde Estuary. The neighborhood is primarily made up of residential properties, ranging from traditional detached houses to modern apartments.

Gibshill benefits from its close proximity to various amenities and facilities. The nearby town of Greenock offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, providing residents with easy access to everyday necessities. Additionally, there are several schools in the area, making it an attractive location for families with children.

One of Gibshill's main attractions is its natural beauty. The area is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including the nearby Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, which offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The stunning views of the Clyde Estuary add to the charm of the neighborhood, providing residents with a tranquil and scenic environment.

Transport links in Gibshill are excellent, with regular bus services connecting the area to Greenock and other nearby towns. The M8 motorway is also easily accessible, allowing for convenient travel to Glasgow and other major cities in the region.

Overall, Gibshill is a peaceful residential area with beautiful surroundings and convenient amenities. Its location on the outskirts of Greenock makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a quiet and scenic place to call home.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.935399/-4.717129 or Grid Reference NS3074. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Douglas Rae Road New flats nearing completion on the site of the former United Molasses plant at James Watt Dock. Douglas Rae OBE (1931-2018) was a local businessman and long serving Chairman of Greenock Morton FC, whose Cappielow Park ground is located nearby.
Douglas Rae Road
New flats nearing completion on the site of the former United Molasses plant at James Watt Dock. Douglas Rae OBE (1931-2018) was a local businessman and long serving Chairman of Greenock Morton FC, whose Cappielow Park ground is located nearby.
Douglas Rae Road New flats nearing completion on the site of the former United Molasses plant at James Watt Dock. Douglas Rae OBE (1931-2018) was a local businessman and long serving Chairman of Greenock Morton FC, whose Cappielow Park ground is located nearby.
Douglas Rae Road
New flats nearing completion on the site of the former United Molasses plant at James Watt Dock. Douglas Rae OBE (1931-2018) was a local businessman and long serving Chairman of Greenock Morton FC, whose Cappielow Park ground is located nearby.
James Watt Dock and Great Harbour from above
James Watt Dock and Great Harbour from above
Outcrop, potential site of TP15796 Loudenward No evidence of OS surface block, top soil not deep enough for it to be buried.
Outcrop, potential site of TP15796 Loudenward
No evidence of OS surface block, top soil not deep enough for it to be buried.
Calmac ferries in James Watt Dock
Calmac ferries in James Watt Dock
James Watt Dock Calmac ferry 'Caledonian Isles' in for repair.
James Watt Dock
Calmac ferry 'Caledonian Isles' in for repair.
James Watt Dock entrance A foggy dawn with a promise of sunshine to come.
James Watt Dock entrance
A foggy dawn with a promise of sunshine to come.
Tonka and dolphins off Port Glasgow Converted Royal Navy landing craft Tonka now operates sight-seeing tours on the Clyde out of Greenock. Seen here heading upstream off Port Glasgow retail park on the way to Braehead and Glasgow city centre. Note the pair of dolphins; one just behind and one in front of the stern. Helensburgh and Craigendoran are visible in the distance. Clyde Charters web site: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.clydecharters.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.clydecharters.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Tonka and dolphins off Port Glasgow
Converted Royal Navy landing craft Tonka now operates sight-seeing tours on the Clyde out of Greenock. Seen here heading upstream off Port Glasgow retail park on the way to Braehead and Glasgow city centre. Note the pair of dolphins; one just behind and one in front of the stern. Helensburgh and Craigendoran are visible in the distance. Clyde Charters web site: LinkExternal link .
The Caledonian Bar On Princes Street, near Port Glasgow railway station. Note the defibrillator on the Wall <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029125">NS3274 : Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar</a>.
The Caledonian Bar
On Princes Street, near Port Glasgow railway station. Note the defibrillator on the Wall NS3274 : Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar.
Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar Installed in memory of Bridie Carroll, late mother of the bar owner David Carroll. See the bar here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029110">NS3274 : The Caledonian Bar</a>.
Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar
Installed in memory of Bridie Carroll, late mother of the bar owner David Carroll. See the bar here NS3274 : The Caledonian Bar.
Scotrail Class 320 train at Port Glasgow Class 320 numbered 320 417 with a Glasgow bound service from Gourock on a misty December afternoon.
Scotrail Class 320 train at Port Glasgow
Class 320 numbered 320 417 with a Glasgow bound service from Gourock on a misty December afternoon.
Port Glasgow railway station The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts historical local scenes.
Port Glasgow railway station
The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts historical local scenes.
Port Glasgow railway station The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts local historic scenes.
Port Glasgow railway station
The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts local historic scenes.
Taxi office on Princes Street The ABC Taxis office at the main entrance to Port Glasgow railway station. The building was formerly home to Flower Vogue florists and later Station Taxis.
Taxi office on Princes Street
The ABC Taxis office at the main entrance to Port Glasgow railway station. The building was formerly home to Flower Vogue florists and later Station Taxis.
Port Glasgow Christmas lights Lights and a Christmas tree at the historic Town Buildings and on the nautical sculpture 'Endeavour', which has colour changing lights all year round.
Port Glasgow Christmas lights
Lights and a Christmas tree at the historic Town Buildings and on the nautical sculpture 'Endeavour', which has colour changing lights all year round.
HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow HMS Severn (P282) is a River Class offshore patrol vessel, seen here passing the Perch lighthouse in retro WWII ‘Western Approaches’ livery, which was applied to U-boat killers through much of World War 2. She is the first Royal Navy ship to have been painted in this livery since WWII, as a tribute to sailors of the Battle of the Atlantic who operated in the same waters in which HMS Severn regularly operates. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7112454">NS3274 : HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow</a> Royal Navy HMS Severn web page: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/patrol/river-class/hms-severn" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/patrol/river-class/hms-severn">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow
HMS Severn (P282) is a River Class offshore patrol vessel, seen here passing the Perch lighthouse in retro WWII ‘Western Approaches’ livery, which was applied to U-boat killers through much of World War 2. She is the first Royal Navy ship to have been painted in this livery since WWII, as a tribute to sailors of the Battle of the Atlantic who operated in the same waters in which HMS Severn regularly operates. See also NS3274 : HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow Royal Navy HMS Severn web page: LinkExternal link .
HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow HMS Severn (P282) is a River Class offshore patrol vessel, seen here passing the Perch lighthouse in retro WWII ‘Western Approaches’ livery, which was applied to U-boat killers through much of World War 2. She is the first Royal navy ship to have been painted in this livery since WWII, as a tribute to sailors of the Battle of the Atlantic who operated in the same waters in which HMS Severn regularly operates. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7112440">NS3274 : HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow</a>. Royal navy HMS Severn web page: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/patrol/river-class/hms-severn" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/patrol/river-class/hms-severn">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow
HMS Severn (P282) is a River Class offshore patrol vessel, seen here passing the Perch lighthouse in retro WWII ‘Western Approaches’ livery, which was applied to U-boat killers through much of World War 2. She is the first Royal navy ship to have been painted in this livery since WWII, as a tribute to sailors of the Battle of the Atlantic who operated in the same waters in which HMS Severn regularly operates. See also NS3274 : HMS Severn passing Port Glasgow. Royal navy HMS Severn web page: LinkExternal link .
Tug CMS Wrestler passing Port Glasgow CMS Wrestler passing the Category B Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40086" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40086">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Perch lighthouse, with the Rosneath peninsula in the distance.
Tug CMS Wrestler passing Port Glasgow
CMS Wrestler passing the Category B Listed LinkExternal link Perch lighthouse, with the Rosneath peninsula in the distance.
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Gibshill is located at Grid Ref: NS3074 (Lat: 55.935399, Lng: -4.717129)

Unitary Authority: Inverclyde

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

What 3 Words

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Bogston
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100BOGSTON
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/bgs/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: ScotRail
Operator Website: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/bgs
Operator Wikidata: Q18356161
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: BGS
Train: yes
Wikidata: Q607173
Wikipedia: en:Bogston railway station
Lat/Long: 55.9371847/-4.7122765
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Lat/Long: 55.9376315/-4.711877
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Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9370118/-4.7102548
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Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9371534/-4.7102359
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Childcare
Gibshill Childrens Centre
Lat/Long: 55.9360825/-4.7185038
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Gibshill
Alt Name: Gibbshill
Loc Name: The Gibby
Place: suburb
Wikidata: Q5559249
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Lat/Long: 55.9352959/-4.711916
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Garvel Dock Junction
Historic Railway: junction
Railway: site
Lat/Long: 55.9370437/-4.7243671
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Bus Stop
Bogston station
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6130107
Naptan NaptanCode: 46824378
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9373789/-4.7107221
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Turning Circle
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9364099/-4.7115574
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.9351629/-4.7101338
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.935175/-4.709592
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Man Made: tower
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 55.9390265/-4.71258
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Traffic Calming: cushion
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Bus Stop
Bogston station
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 55.9371728/-4.7109762
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Gibshill Road
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9391173/-4.7157599
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Bus Stop
Gibshill Road
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6130462
Naptan NaptanCode: 46823967
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 55.939233/-4.715371
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Operational Status: broken
Lat/Long: 55.9388997/-4.7140252
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Operational Status: needs_maintenance
Lat/Long: 55.9388197/-4.7137831
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Artwork Type: sculpture
Description: Artist easel, paint brush and palette, in steel
Image: https://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/84/07/840775_2a270f99.jpg
Tourism: artwork
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