Clydebank is our home town and we are very proud of it. The town is famous for shipbuilding although this industry has now disappeared with the closure of John Brown's Shipyard. Famous ships built there include the Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, QE2 and the Royal Yacht Brittania. Clydebank had the largest factory in the world when Singer's sewing machines was active, but unfortunately it closed many years ago. During World War II the town suffered severely from the German Luftwaffe. During 13th & 14th March 1941 the town was blitzed almost beyond recognition. Twelve thousand homes were destroyed. Several hundred people were killed. Although devasted, Clydebank, often called "risingest burgh", reacted to the tragedy with strength, commitment and resolve. The town has rebuilt itself into a modern new one, and is now flourishing.
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John Browns shipyard and a view of the Clyde from HCI Hospital
Old Kilpatrick hills from HCI Hospital
Down the Clyde , Ok Hills and a beautiful sunset from Radnor Park
