
Greenockis a large burgh in the Inverclyde Council Area in western Scotland

Students who do not travel further often attend the James Watt College of Further & Higher Education

Greenock was recently the backdrop to two successful films: Sweet Sixteen and Dear Frankie

Historically, the town relied on shipbuilding, sugar refining and wool manufacturing for employment

Greenock reached its population peak in 1921 (81,123) and was once the sixth largest town in Scotland

Greenock's most famous son is the engineer James Watt (steam engine)

Greenock suffered badly during the Second World War

The Municipal buildings with Victoria Tower
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