Welcome...
We are a research, networking and advocacy social enterprise concerned with the protection and promotion of maritime heritage along the River and Firth of Clyde. For more than a decade, we have worked in partnership with diverse organisations to raise awareness of the issues that shape the maritime heritage of the region.
We see heritage in a much broader context than history and museums, which are only a part of the picture. Heritage is a legacy from past traditions as well as what we create now and pass on to future generations. This means looking at contemporary and evolving culture, economic activity, innovation, new technology and sustainable development.
Advocating for the preservation of the physical maritime heritage, such as historic dock sites and other industrial artifacts, is a major part of our work. Our campaign for a maritime heritage park at the category-A listed Govan Graving Docks in Glasgow contributed to a commercial redevelopment of high rise private flats on the site being refused planning consent in 2018. Since then, our campaign has changed the entire conversation about the Govan docks.
