Clyde bases plagued by nuclear safety flaws, says the MoD.

The Clyde bases that host Britain’s nuclear bombs and submarines are plagued by widespread safety flaws, according to an internal Ministry of Defence (MoD) report obtained by the Sunday Herald. Critics fear that the problems could trigger a major nuclear accident at Faslane or Coulport that would contaminate Glasgow with radioactivity. They say this would …

Friendship Holidays Association – Glenfinart House 1956

A fascinating glimpse of Glenfinart House, Ardentinny some 57 years ago with this extract from the "Friendship Holidays Association" 1956 summer brochure.  A forerunner to the package holidays of the 60's, at just £7 per week (roughly £136 at today's prices) guests could enjoy full board (shared) accommodation  beginning with high tea on the Saturday …