Greenock West

Settlement in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Greenock West

Greenock Health & Care Centre The new health centre on Wellington Street, on the site of the former Wellington Academy. Opened in 2021 to replace the old health centre on nearby Duncan Street.
Greenock Health & Care Centre Credit: Thomas Nugent

Greenock West is a small town located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Situated on the banks of the River Clyde, it is approximately 23 miles west of Glasgow. With a population of around 4,000 people, it is a close-knit community with a strong sense of local pride.

Historically, Greenock West was an important industrial port, serving as a hub for shipbuilding and trade in the 19th and 20th centuries. The town's shipyards were renowned for producing some of the finest vessels of their time. While the shipbuilding industry has declined, remnants of its maritime heritage can still be seen in the form of old dockyards and warehouses that line the waterfront.

Today, Greenock West retains its charm with a mix of Victorian and Georgian architecture. The town center is a bustling area with a range of shops, cafes, and local businesses. There are also several parks and green spaces, providing recreational areas for residents and visitors alike.

Transportation in Greenock West is well-served by roads and public transport links. The town has its own train station, connecting it to Glasgow and other nearby towns. Additionally, the A8 road runs through the town, offering easy access to the wider region.

Overall, Greenock West offers a peaceful and picturesque setting with a rich history. Its location on the River Clyde, combined with its industrial past and vibrant community, makes it an interesting place to visit or call home.

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Greenock West Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.956834/-4.775689 or Grid Reference NS2677. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Greenock Health & Care Centre The new health centre on Wellington Street, on the site of the former Wellington Academy. Opened in 2021 to replace the old health centre on nearby Duncan Street.
Greenock Health & Care Centre
The new health centre on Wellington Street, on the site of the former Wellington Academy. Opened in 2021 to replace the old health centre on nearby Duncan Street.
Greenock  Health  & Care Centre  car park Serving the new (2021) health centre on Wellington Street, which is in the background.
Greenock Health & Care Centre car park
Serving the new (2021) health centre on Wellington Street, which is in the background.
Railway line in central Greenock  The Gourock branch of the Inverclyde Line runs through three tunnels between  Greenock Central station and the terminus at Gourock. This short stretch of exposed track is at King Street, with Greenock telephone exchange prominent.
Railway line in central Greenock
The Gourock branch of the Inverclyde Line runs through three tunnels between Greenock Central station and the terminus at Gourock. This short stretch of exposed track is at King Street, with Greenock telephone exchange prominent.
The Oak Mall The Crown  Street  entrance to the mall, with the A78 High Street above.
The Oak Mall
The Crown Street entrance to the mall, with the A78 High Street above.
Smartcard reader at Drumfrochar railway station One of two similar readers at the station which reads smartcards which are preloaded with journeys. This one is at the Peat Road entrance, the other is at the Lemmon Street entrance.
Smartcard reader at Drumfrochar railway station
One of two similar readers at the station which reads smartcards which are preloaded with journeys. This one is at the Peat Road entrance, the other is at the Lemmon Street entrance.
Smartcard reader at Drumfrochar railway station  One of two similar readers at the station which reads smartcards which are preloaded with journeys. This one is at the Peat Road entrance, the other is at the Lemmon Street entrance.
Smartcard reader at Drumfrochar railway station
One of two similar readers at the station which reads smartcards which are preloaded with journeys. This one is at the Peat Road entrance, the other is at the Lemmon Street entrance.
Smartcard reader at Drumfrochar railway station  One of two similar readers at the station which reads smartcards which are preloaded with journeys. This one is at the Peat Road entrance, the other is at the Lemmon Street entrance.
Smartcard reader at Drumfrochar railway station
One of two similar readers at the station which reads smartcards which are preloaded with journeys. This one is at the Peat Road entrance, the other is at the Lemmon Street entrance.
Cowdeknowes Reservoir  One of two small reservoirs off Murdieston Street.
Cowdeknowes Reservoir
One of two small reservoirs off Murdieston Street.
New lampposts on Murdieston Street  New lampposts are being installed to replace the old ones and their overhead wires.
New lampposts on Murdieston Street
New lampposts are being installed to replace the old ones and their overhead wires.
Greenock Town Hall The hall is currently  operating as a vaccination centre, mainly providing boosters to combat the New Omicron variant of Covid-19. This view shows the east end of the carriageway (currently under renovation) which runs through the building.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059289">NS2776 : Gate at Greenock Town Hall</a>.
Greenock Town Hall
The hall is currently operating as a vaccination centre, mainly providing boosters to combat the New Omicron variant of Covid-19. This view shows the east end of the carriageway (currently under renovation) which runs through the building. See also NS2776 : Gate at Greenock Town Hall.
On the Esplanade, Greenock
On the Esplanade, Greenock
Cemetery, Greenock
Cemetery, Greenock
Water fountain at Clyde Square  One of over a hundred public drinking water taps  which have been installed around Scotland by Scottish Water.

See it and the others on a searchable map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/">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> .
Water fountain at Clyde Square
One of over a hundred public drinking water taps which have been installed around Scotland by Scottish Water. See it and the others on a searchable map: LinkExternal link .
Water fountain at Clyde Square  One of over a hundred public drinking water taps  which have been installed around Scotland by Scottish Water.

See it and the others on a searchable map: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/">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> .
Water fountain at Clyde Square
One of over a hundred public drinking water taps which have been installed around Scotland by Scottish Water. See it and the others on a searchable map: LinkExternal link .
Gate at Greenock Town Hall The hall is currently operating as a vaccination centre. This gate is at the Clyde Square entrance. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7055175">NS2776 : Greenock Town Hall</a>.
Gate at Greenock Town Hall
The hall is currently operating as a vaccination centre. This gate is at the Clyde Square entrance. See also NS2776 : Greenock Town Hall.
Site of Highlanders Academy The school closed in 2012 and the building was demolished in 2017.

See the building here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/595527">NS2775 : Highlanders' Academy</a>.
Site of Highlanders Academy
The school closed in 2012 and the building was demolished in 2017. See the building here NS2775 : Highlanders' Academy.
Dempster Street Stone-built terraced houses on the north side of the street, with Whinhill Court towerblock in the distance.
Dempster Street
Stone-built terraced houses on the north side of the street, with Whinhill Court towerblock in the distance.
Site of Greenock Health Centre The health centre on Duncan Street closed in 2021, having been replaced by a new Health and Care Centre on nearby Wellington Street. Royal Court (left) and Whinhill Court towerblocks can also be seen.

Old health centre <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/595548">NS2775 : Greenock Health Centre</a>.
New health centre <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7029994">NS2775 : Greenock Health & Care Centre</a>.
Site of Greenock Health Centre
The health centre on Duncan Street closed in 2021, having been replaced by a new Health and Care Centre on nearby Wellington Street. Royal Court (left) and Whinhill Court towerblocks can also be seen. Old health centre NS2775 : Greenock Health Centre. New health centre NS2775 : Greenock Health & Care Centre.
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Greenock West is located at Grid Ref: NS2677 (Lat: 55.956834, Lng: -4.775689)

Unitary Authority: Inverclyde

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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