What is the Tail of the Bank

The Tail of the Bank is a deep anchorage in the Firth of Clyde just North of Greenock. There are navigational channels as you head up the River Clyde towards Glasgow. The Tail of the Bank has been a place of departure for many people. Some heading to war, others to make their fortunes and trade, while some were leaving for to see and settle the world.

My father came from Greenock, while he left when he was in his early 20’s, it’s a place we visited most summers growing up. My grandparents lived in West Greenock, close to Lyle Hill, a place with an amazing view across the Forth of Clyde and the Tail of the Bank anchorage.

As kids we walked Lyle hill regularly. Along the road is a memorial to the Free French Navy, who used the Tail of the Bank anchorage. It’ a large, white, cross of Lorraine, the symbol of the Free French Forces and remembers those lost.

Why Tail of the Bank?

I’m here to tell a story, I’ve been away from the UK for a quarter of a century, I’ve been lucky to have an amazing career that’s allowed me to make a difference, and taken me all over for the world. But it’s getting towards tome to move to the next stage and look towards what comes next.

That will be the story told here.