From this section we are going to give an insight of the famous people that were born in Greenock and the surrounding areas

Finding Greenock

The town of Greenock can be found on the West coast of Scotland in the district of Inverclyde.

By car it's a 30-40 minute drive along the (M8 West) from the centre of Glasgow. From Glasgow by bus, journey time is normally 1hr. Travelling by train the time travelling can be between 40mins to 1hr. Both services run frequently and have drop off stations near the centre of Greenock.

All journey's take in the scenic views across the Clyde! 

Bus service information found at Citylink

Train service Information can be found at ScotRail

Originally a small Fishing Village, Greenock is estimated to be founded around 1592 once it had gone it's separate ways from the Inverkip Parish.

The Shaw family had a big influence in guiding Greenock and moulding it into the town where people live today.

In 1635 John Shaw had obtained a Chapter. This was followed by King Charles 1st granting Greenock the rights and privilages of a Burgh of Barony. In the following years a Burgh Reform Act (1833) was established.

The town continued to be known as a Burgh until 1975. This year signifying the day in which Greenock became part of the district of Inverclyde within the region of Strathclyde.

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