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Our History and Heritage category brings all Coast Radar’s Inverclyde listings related to looking for something to do or a place to visit together where they offer some form of historic or heritage based activity.

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Newark Castle

Newark Castle is a well-preserved castle on the south shore of the estuary of the River Clyde. This is a strategic location where the firth gradually narrows and for centuries this location has been used as a port. Newark Castle was built in 1478 by George Maxwell with the original castle having a tower house within a walled enclosure. All Read more…
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McLean Museum and Art Gallery

The McLean Museum and Art Gallery owes its origins to the Greenock Philosophical Society’s burgeoning collection of artificial and natural curiosities which became a museum in 1816 as a branch of the Society, housed in the Greenock library. There is a range of collections and exhibitions in the museum, including Egyptian, Archaeology and a history of maritime. Read more…
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Cathcart Square

Cathcart Square was the heart of Greenock back in the day for commercial, civic and religious activities: The church, known locally as the ‘Toon Kirk’ was built in 1760 with its 146-foot high steeple added in 1787 The ornate Lyle central fountain was gifted to the town by Provost Abram Lyle in 1880 The Clydesdale Bank building, now known as The Read more…