saltcoats harbour Scotland

Lilypon, on November 3, 2007, said:

What is the story behind that interesting building David?

BTW I can almost hear those waves as they come crashing in (I've had to draw on long ago memories of the coast for that ;).

Greetings from Canada, Pam

ayrshireman, on November 9, 2007, said:

Pam, this is just the end of the pier at Saltcoats harbour i will try to find out more if i can. keep posted.

Lilypon, on November 9, 2007, said:

I will :)

ayrshireman, on November 10, 2007, said:

Pam,Saltcoats harbour was constructed in 1686 but the one in the photo will be a newer/extended one. Saltcoats got its name from the practice of boiling sea water to extract the salt. The salt industry gave Saltcoats world wide fame. Have a good day...

Lilypon, on November 10, 2007, said:

That makes sense David. I was expecting to hear it was built for protection so hearing this was an unexpected surprise.

PeSchn, on November 17, 2007, said:

Very beautiful, dynamic shot. Great,`David. Greetings from Germany, Peter

munchter, on March 24, 2009, said:

cracking photo, used to dive off that tower when i was a kid........dont think i would now lol

ayrshireman, on March 26, 2009, said:

Hi munchter thank you . this was one of those really wild days as you can see the sea was really raging and the waves were crashing over the top of the tower.