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The birthplace of James Watt (the steam engine pioneer), the Cut Victorian reservoir walk, the Firth of Clyde views, and an Inverclyde town with a powerful industrial history
A little history
James Watt was born in Greenock in 1736. His development of the steam engine changed the world. Greenock grew as a major shipbuilding and sugar refining centre on the Clyde.
The Cut walk — a Victorian-era water channel cut into the Clyde hills — is extraordinary and few people know it. The Clyde views from above the town.
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The birthplace of James Watt (the steam engine pioneer), the Cut Victorian reservoir walk, the Firth of Clyde views, and an Inverclyde town with a powerful industrial history Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Greenock worth exploring.
The town centre has independent food options. The Clyde waterfront is developing. Download Roam free to discover Greenock's independent food scene.
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Greenock's economy has diversified from shipbuilding. List your Greenock business on Roam to reach local customers in Inverclyde.
Roam covers all of Greenock including Port Glasgow, Gourock, Inverkip, Wemyss Bay, Largs. The Cut walk — a Victorian-era water channel cut into the Clyde hills — is extraordinary and few people know it. The Clyde views from above the town.
