Another great video eddie. The aircraft factory you talk about was the blackburn aircraft factory which interestingly enough built the first recognised helicopter in 1906 and ended in 1914 due to the 1st world war. It was in conjunction with william denny and made a massive contribution to both the first and second world wars as a "shadow factory" it made over 200 short sunderland flying boats, spitfires, and shark reconnaisance aircraft. At its peak it employed 4000 people from the local area. After the war it was used to construct aluminium pre fab houses and was demolished in 2008 for new housing. Keep up the good work👍
Great information Eddie. I always thought, the Elephant was actually, Dumbuck Hill/Quarry. That definitely looks like, the great head of a bull Elephant.
Very interesting video Eddy, great for you to be out and about again. I have always known Dumbarton to be associated with Ballantine’s whisky, with the iconic rectangular shaped bottle. I was not aware of the Cutty Sark being built in Dumbarton, but it’s great to learn something new every day or so! Enjoy your sense of humour, take care Eddy and best regards, Rob.
Ed - thanks for letting me know about your channel (at Rutherglen last Friday). It was good to meet you and it is definitely interesting and informative.
......Been there, walked that.....nice chat. Visiting my wife's family living in Dumbarton, I hear many tales of days gone by. I keep looking to find myself walking by.😂
Great video as always. The last time I went to the rock there were guys climbing it. It was very impressive to see. I have often wondered about those fallen boulders. I wonder if they were perhaps felled from the area where the castle was to be built? although I have no idea if that would have even been possible in those times. You're right about the old Balletine's works being an ugly building. Don't think many would be sorry to see that being lost. Well said about the Ukraine situation. I think Russia would be well advised to get rid of their bad apple before the rot sets in. Hope all is going well.
Many thanks. There is actually a quite smoothish vertical face above the fallen rocks, which is presumably where they've come from, although as you say, did they fall off of their own accord or were they dislodged deliberately.
We used to climb up the rock to get into rhe castle as kids in the 60/70's, there is a bit where you can actually just step over rhe wall to get inl. We were poor back then, we couldn't afford to pay in..😂
Another great video eddie. The aircraft factory you talk about was the blackburn aircraft factory which interestingly enough built the first recognised helicopter in 1906 and ended in 1914 due to the 1st world war. It was in conjunction with william denny and made a massive contribution to both the first and second world wars as a "shadow factory" it made over 200 short sunderland flying boats, spitfires, and shark reconnaisance aircraft. At its peak it employed 4000 people from the local area. After the war it was used to construct aluminium pre fab houses and was demolished in 2008 for new housing. Keep up the good work👍
Thanks Andy. Very interesting information.
Great information Eddie. I always thought, the Elephant was actually, Dumbuck Hill/Quarry. That definitely looks like, the great head of a bull Elephant.
Many thanks. No, I think the elephant thing is definitely to do with the castle rock. That said, you never know; we may have a pair of elephants. 😜
The home of Garvie's Lemonade, the best lemonade made.
Not so sure if that's right, I believe Garvie's was made in Milngavie. Maybe you're thinking of (the far superior 😉) MacDougall's of nearby Bonhill?
Very good channel eddie lot of history in Dumbarton
Many thanks. Looking forward to them opening up the castle again.
@@EdExploresScotland when is the castle opening again
I was going to say I don't know, but on checking the web it would seem to be open again.
@@EdExploresScotland thanks
Very interesting video Eddy, great for you to be out and about again. I have always known Dumbarton to be associated with Ballantine’s whisky, with the iconic rectangular shaped bottle.
I was not aware of the Cutty Sark being built in Dumbarton, but it’s great to learn something new every day or so!
Enjoy your sense of humour, take care Eddy and best regards, Rob.
Thanks Rob.
Ed - thanks for letting me know about your channel (at Rutherglen last Friday). It was good to meet you and it is definitely interesting and informative.
Many thanks. Always good to have a natter and a beer. All the best.
Good stuff again
Mate 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Great wee video again Eddie!
Thanks.
The Elephant as l was told is the Hills behind the Castle surrounding the Area...Hence the Old Town pub called Elephant and Castle. Pub long gone Now
Yes it was the hills your right, and the elephant n castle should never have been levelled, it was a proddy pub..nuff said.
Lovely video and very interesting Eddie. Been a couple of years since I been into Dumbarton. I’ll have to make another wee visit soon.
Thanks. Town's lookin' good.
Very good wee video! Love it!
Thank you! Cheers!
Appreciate your style Eddie.
Cheers.
......Been there, walked that.....nice chat. Visiting my wife's family living in Dumbarton, I hear many tales of days gone by. I keep looking to find myself walking by.😂
Cheers Peter. Always nice walking by water.
Another informative video Eddie
Cheers Colin.
Great video edd very informative interesting to watch and a delight to see u out and about thanks TAKE CARE
Thanks 👍
I love your videos, always informative and heartfelt.
Thanks.
Enjoyed this. Very interesting. Tripod was funny! What camera do you use?
Cheers. Sony FDR AX53.
By the way Edfie, I thought I noticed your voice singing in the first Dumbarton video? Am I right?
That was a good while back, and I can't quite remember, but I do occasionally sing.
Great video as always. The last time I went to the rock there were guys climbing it. It was very impressive to see. I have often wondered about those fallen boulders. I wonder if they were perhaps felled from the area where the castle was to be built? although I have no idea if that would have even been possible in those times. You're right about the old Balletine's works being an ugly building. Don't think many would be sorry to see that being lost. Well said about the Ukraine situation. I think Russia would be well advised to get rid of their bad apple before the rot sets in. Hope all is going well.
Many thanks. There is actually a quite smoothish vertical face above the fallen rocks, which is presumably where they've come from, although as you say, did they fall off of their own accord or were they dislodged deliberately.
We used to climb up the rock to get into rhe castle as kids in the 60/70's, there is a bit where you can actually just step over rhe wall to get inl. We were poor back then, we couldn't afford to pay in..😂
Your tripod story very amusing, but disappointing for you.
Cheers Elizabeth. I got rid of it a while back, and now have a much more manageable tripod.
think this is ware you an i part should a left polatics out it be the downfall of you