Knocknairs Moor

Downs, Moorland in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Knocknairs Moor

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

Knocknairs Moor is a picturesque moorland located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is situated in the area known as Downs and covers a vast expanse of approximately 100 hectares. The moorland is predominantly characterized by undulating terrains, heather-covered hills, and scattered patches of dense woodland.

The vegetation on Knocknairs Moor is mainly heather, which creates a stunning purple hue during the blooming season. The moorland also features a variety of other plant species, including gorse, bracken, and grasses. These diverse plant communities provide a habitat for various wildlife species, including birds, insects, and small mammals.

The moorland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. Its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere make it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as walking, picnicking, and bird watching. The elevated viewpoints on the moor offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the distant hills and the nearby Clyde Valley.

Knocknairs Moor is also of historical significance, as it was once part of the ancient hunting grounds of the local nobility. Remnants of stone structures and cairns can still be found, serving as a reminder of the area's rich heritage.

Overall, Knocknairs Moor in Renfrewshire is a captivating and diverse landscape that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of Scotland's natural environment and explore its rich history.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.926845/-4.7164039 or Grid Reference NS3073. 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.

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.

Corlick Hill (trig point) Looking towards Kilcreggan and Helensburgh from the summit of Corlick Hill

Corlick Hill (trig point)

Looking towards Kilcreggan and Helensburgh from the summit of Corlick Hill

Raibeart MacAoidh

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: Link

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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.

Belhaven Street The rear of some of the units at Port Glasgow retail park which now stands on the site of the former Scott Lithgow Kingston and Glen shipyards.

See the same view over the years...

2007 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/621046">NS3174 : Writing on the wall for shipyard</a>
2013 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3673313">NS3174 : &quot;Scott's&quot;</a>

Belhaven Street

The rear of some of the units at Port Glasgow retail park which now stands on the site of the former Scott Lithgow Kingston and Glen shipyards. See the same view over the years... 2007 NS3174 : Writing on the wall for shipyard 2013 NS3174 : "Scott's"

Belhaven Street Once the A8 main road through the west end of Port Glasgow, it has twice been superseded by new dual carriageways since the early 1970s.

See the same scene in 2014 after the shipyards closed and before the retail park and houses were built <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4278692">NS3174 : Belhaven Street</a>.

Belhaven Street

Once the A8 main road through the west end of Port Glasgow, it has twice been superseded by new dual carriageways since the early 1970s. See the same scene in 2014 after the shipyards closed and before the retail park and houses were built NS3174 : Belhaven Street.

Mirren's Shore lighthouse l This lighthouse works in tandem with the distant Perch lighthouse to mark the alignment of the navigable channel for vessels sailing down the Clyde.

Mirren's Shore lighthouse l

This lighthouse works in tandem with the distant Perch lighthouse to mark the alignment of the navigable channel for vessels sailing down the Clyde.

New cycle path at Port Glasgow Opened a few days ago, improving the route around Mirren&#039;s Shore and Steamboat Quay for pedestrians and cyclists.

New cycle path at Port Glasgow

Opened a few days ago, improving the route around Mirren's Shore and Steamboat Quay for pedestrians and cyclists.

PS Comet replica in Port Glasgow Sadly, despite being renovated for her 50th birthday, the now sixty-year-old full scale replica has been allowed to rot and decay to such an extent that she is beyond repair. The funnel now lies on the ground, the rigging is gone as is everything else above deck level.

PS Comet replica in Port Glasgow

Sadly, despite being renovated for her 50th birthday, the now sixty-year-old full scale replica has been allowed to rot and decay to such an extent that she is beyond repair. The funnel now lies on the ground, the rigging is gone as is everything else above deck level.

The Star Hotel, Port Glasgow Basking in the golden glow of early autumn sunshine at the top of John Wood Street.

The Star Hotel, Port Glasgow

Basking in the golden glow of early autumn sunshine at the top of John Wood Street.

Class 320 train at Port Glasgow station Scotrail Class 320 numbered 320320 at Platform 2, heading to Wemyss Bay from Glasgow Central.

Class 320 train at Port Glasgow station

Scotrail Class 320 numbered 320320 at Platform 2, heading to Wemyss Bay from Glasgow Central.

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Knocknairs Moor is located at Grid Ref: NS3073 (Lat: 55.926845, Lng: -4.7164039)

Unitary Authority: Inverclyde

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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