Me and my wife come here often beautiful Dunoon West coast of Scotland. Many times we've seen the highlands gathering pipes and drums and fun day out for us and our son and daughter. They have grown up and have their own families. The Waverly paddle steamer comes here often. As does cal Mac ferries. We have a place in our hearts for Dunoon.
Very, very good video! I was stationed in Holy Loch aboard the Hunley in 1965-66 and loved visiting Dunoon every chance I got. I remember a pub called "The Auld House" where many happy times were had. I also remember going to a music hall downtown where dances were held very often and the Navy guys would fall in love with the beautiful Scottish Lassies about 10 times per week. I also loved taking the old ferry boats to Grenock and Gourick. I also loved climbing the hills and sharing my time with the longest-haired sheep I had ever seen. It was sure cold and wet in winter but really pretty in the summer. Lots of memories of times long ago. Thank you.
Hi, Len. "The Auld House" eventually became "Captain Ed's" with the upstairs part being called "The Dolphin Bar". It is now called "Sinbad's". The Paul Jones bar in the town centre held dances as did the Tor Na Dee Hotel in Bullwood Road. Both venues were popular with the US Navy. Regards, Allan
Awww . . . the memories . . . wash'n down some fish 'n chips with a pint 'o heavy, a game of darts, and those Dunoon dollies - - - If I could just go back to then knowing what I know now - Whatever the case, I was there & eventually left Scotland with the Hunley, but Scotland has never left me.
I was there the same time you were, we lived in Kilmun court for the first year and then moved to housing out in Innellan. I loved it there and dream about going back some day. It is a magical place that you never fall out of love with.
Ah Bonnie Dunoon, my wife's parents came from Dunoon, many times I have walked up the road and along the water beside the Clyde up to and past Inellan and Toward Point.
Was on Hunley there from 62-64 a long time ago Sure looks different now Worked in pipe shop on Hunley and wife and i had our first son Scott there Norm Atwater
What a great video, I was there 66-69 and 74-77 I miss it very much, Scotland is someplace that grabs you soul and never leaves. The video along with your chose of music, brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks David had a look and it's a great site. I will try and post on it and see if any info is available. I realize there were more than one Commander but am looking for any info on one's that may have lived in west street kirn. Cheers.
Me and my wife come here often beautiful Dunoon West coast of Scotland.
Many times we've seen the highlands gathering pipes and drums and fun day out for us and our son and daughter.
They have grown up and have their own families.
The Waverly paddle steamer comes here often.
As does cal Mac ferries.
We have a place in our hearts for Dunoon.
Very, very good video! I was stationed in Holy Loch aboard the Hunley in 1965-66 and loved visiting Dunoon every chance I got. I remember a pub called "The Auld House" where many happy times were had. I also remember going to a music hall downtown where dances were held very often and the Navy guys would fall in love with the beautiful Scottish Lassies about 10 times per week. I also loved taking the old ferry boats to Grenock and Gourick. I also loved climbing the hills and sharing my time with the longest-haired sheep I had ever seen. It was sure cold and wet in winter but really pretty in the summer. Lots of memories of times long ago. Thank you.
Hi, Len. "The Auld House" eventually became "Captain Ed's" with the upstairs part being called "The Dolphin Bar". It is now called "Sinbad's".
The Paul Jones bar in the town centre held dances as did the Tor Na Dee Hotel in Bullwood Road. Both venues were popular with the US Navy.
Regards, Allan
We tied up to Hunley in the same times..........SSBN611B...........so many good, good memories!!!
I was born i greenock but moved to Dunoon i now live i england this will always be HOME to me thank you for posting this video up
Wonderful video! I was stationed at Holy Loch on the Hunley '83 - '85. Hope to go back someday...
I was on the Canopus in 70-71. Went to Dunoon every chance i got. Wonderful and warm people. Felt right at home. Been almost 50 years already. Wow.
I was stationed there 87-89 and had the luck of revisiting it several years ago. It never leaves you for some reason.
Brings back a lot of memories.... makes me miss my Mom. She loved it there. Thanks for sharing this.
My home my husband ex now was there70 to 75 so many great memories my heart always be Scotland
Nice. Great memories for anyone missing the town...makes me want to go over right now!
I was stationed there from 81-83. I truly loved it and would like to go back someday.
Awww . . . the memories . . . wash'n down some fish 'n chips with a pint 'o heavy, a game of darts, and those Dunoon dollies - - - If I could just go back to then knowing what I know now - Whatever the case, I was there & eventually left Scotland with the Hunley, but Scotland has never left me.
What a great place to be I was there in 1988 staying at the hafton country Club while working with the Navy on the George C Marshall
Beautiful Thats my home i miss it so much my heart will always be there.
Born in Dunoon.lived in Sandbank. Moved to Canada in 1967
Lovely video thanks 😊
I was there the same time you were, we lived in Kilmun court for the first year and then moved to housing out in Innellan. I loved it there and dream about going back some day. It is a magical place that you never fall out of love with.
Brought back very happy memories .I really enjoyed it thankyou.
Ah Bonnie Dunoon, my wife's parents came from Dunoon, many times I have walked up the road and along the water beside the Clyde up to and past Inellan and Toward Point.
Brings back childhood memories of growing up in Dunoon.
Was on Hunley there from 62-64 a long time ago Sure looks different now Worked in pipe shop on Hunley and wife and i had our first son Scott there Norm Atwater
looks like dunoon....but it is not raining ..well edited lol thanks for sharing made me hame sick
Mark I love these but they always make my heart hurt for home xox miss you guys xox
Remember walking the beautiful streets and drinking pints while I was there with the US Navy!
What a great video, I was there 66-69 and 74-77 I miss it very much, Scotland is someplace that grabs you soul and never leaves. The video along with your chose of music, brought tears to my eyes.
ex was stationed on the USS Los Alamos and I worked for the Navy Exchange 81-84 such an awesome place miss it!
Was stationed on the U.S.S. Los Alamos A.F.D.B.-7 from 1970 to 1981
Lived there as a navy brat 77-79. Met my wife there. A chief's son married the base commanders daughter. Ha!
@godzilloid i was stationed there from 89 -92 : ) And i agree it never does leave you. i miss it every day !!!
brilliant
Nice vid.
Can anyone give me any information on where the US commander stayed in Dunoon. Any info or photo's would be superb.
Piqua ytb-793 from 1983 to 1985
Spent child hood there house in kilmun by pier often trip to dunoon
Thanks David had a look and it's a great site. I will try and post on it and see if any info is available. I realize there were more than one Commander but am looking for any info on one's that may have lived in west street kirn. Cheers.
What shop were you in - I was MarDet @ the same time...
go site one holy loch,soctland, you may find what yuo are looking, or some one may help you
Hey is DeMarcos Pub still open? How about Ansalmos?
thefinalsolutionall Nah buddy, Ansalmos shut-down recently, when Fraser McCleary moved to town.
23-Infinity :(
Not the best place but it's good