Although the development of Greenock has been dictated by industrial growth, the legacy of this has been a wealth of beautiful civic and domestic buildings, many of which are protected by listed building status. Cathcart Square and a large part of the west end of Greenock, including the McLean Museum and Watt Library, are also designated conservation areas to protect the historic buildings from development.
As well as impressive architecture, Greenock offers plenty to the outdoor enthusiast. The Battery Park boasts wide open spaces for a variety of leisure pursuits, and the Lyle Hill affords spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde and up to Ben Lomond. Greenock has excellent transport links. Clyde Port Authority operate one of the largest container terminals in Scotland which doubles as a busy Cruise ship terminal.
The road links provide easy access to Glasgow International Airport 20 mins , Prestwick International Airport 45 mins , the main Caledonian McBrayne Ferry terminal in Gourock and regular freight and passenger Rail transport to Paisley 30 mins and Glasgow 40mins.
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Things to do. Shopping Each of the towns and villages has a variety of shops, from larger retail shops in Port Glasgow retail park and Greenock Oak Mall to unique boutique shops in Gourock.
Outdoor Activities On the shores of the River Clyde there are plenty of out door pursuits and activities to get involved in. Family Friendly Inverclyde offers plenty of family fun, both inside and outside.
Indoor Activities We have a range of indoor activities to keep everyone happy including ice skating, swimming and the local cinema. Business Directory Inverclyde offers a wide range of businesses for visitors to discover; from cafes, restaurants, and museums, to shops, marinas and galleries.
Have a look to see if you can find what you are looking for. Plan Your Trip. How to get here Find out how to get here by air, rail or bus. How to get around Transport within Inverclyde is easy and convenient. Find the latest information on travel, and Good to Go Covid-safe businesses. Greenock grew from a fishing community to become the site of the first dock on the Clyde in Much of the west end of Greenock retains its impressive Victorian buildings, not least the foot Victoria Tower which remains incomplete.
The town is home to the world's first Burns Club, with many of the founding members having known Robert Burns himself. The Greenock Cut is an aqueduct which is one of the top 50 walks in Scotland, offering panoramic views of the Clyde. The walk has a visitor centre which includes an interactive exhibition and coffee shop.
Other viewpoints over the Clyde can be found at the town's Esplanade, where visitors can overlook Gourock and the Tail of the Bank, and at Lyle Hill where a beacon sits which celebrates the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth and is still lit on special occasions. Greenock has a number of shopping facilities, including the Oak Mall Shopping Centre, and many restaurants, cafes and pubs to eat in. The town has a variety of sporting facilities.
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