Loch Lomond and Glasgow

Monday 18 August

On the way to Glasgow we visited Loch Lomond, a freshwater loch.

Before going on a cruise on part of the loch we had a short walk along the loch banks.

From the boat we had good views of a variety of scenery

before landing at another location further along the loch.

The coach trip then continued to our final destination, Glasgow. The driver drove around the centre of the city showing us some of the main sites and providing us with an overview of the city layout. Once we had settled into the Marriott Hotel it was time to explore the city on foot.

One of the first things we saw was a blue Police Box - we had not anticipated encountering the Tardis in Glasgow.

The city streets were decorated with brightly coloured flower arrangements.

There were also many reminders that the Commonwealth Games had been held in Glasgow a week or two previously.

Banners throughout the city were probably also part of the decorations for the Commonwealth Games.

We walked back to the hotel via the River Clyde which flows through Glasgow.

A variety of bridges link both sides of the city.

In the evening we had dinner at an Italian restaurant near the hotel.