428523344_733150288797198_7521693091498962310_n Community Garden Spotlight - Central Alexandria Words by Harvey Smart, Photos Courtesy of CATRA There is a hotbed of green activity happening in the centre of Alexandria and it’s open to the whole community. In 2022 CATRA (Central Alexandria Tenants and Residents Association) received funding to build community gardens and green spaces around Alexandria. Since Clydesider
DSCF2740 Discovering Denny Discovering Denny Words by Annie Jordan & Photos by Jim Stevens The Denny Ship Model Experimental Tank in Dumbarton, known locally as the Denny Tank, is part of the Scottish Maritime Museum. To my shame, I had passed the building my entire life, but never visited, writing it off as Clydesider
IMG_0016 Voices of the Future Words by Layla Blackwell & Photos by Caroline Finn From the moment you pass through the doors in Kilpatrick School, you know you are somewhere different. The excitement here is contagious as you are greeted with enthusiasm from every member of staff and student. The corridors are full of colourful Clydesider • Accessibility
Take A Minute Have you watched our Take a Minute heritage videos? This collection of short films takes you on a journey through time to visit some of the fascinating, and often long-forgotten places from our community’s past. From the Singer’s Clock in Clydebank to the ancient Kilmaronock Parish Church, to Clydesider Editor • Heritage
image0 (2) (1) Somewhere Over the Rainbow Words by Amanda Eleftheriades Photos by Helen Connolly & Julie Murray A marathon fundraiser in memory of a Dumbarton woman took three friends to the top of one of the most technically challenging peaks in Scotland. Helen Connolly and Julie Murray from Dumbarton, and Helen’s cousin Fiona Campbell from Clydesider
Creative Spotlight: Loch Lomond Folk Club Words by Steven Hastings and Jenny Watson Photos by Steven Hastings & Hugh Hastings Loch Lomond Folk Club has had a few homes and seen many faces come and go over the past 50 years, however, the same warm welcome is extended to all who love good music and great Clydesider Editor • Creative
