Gourock Bay

This version of the poem An Evening in Gourock Bay was recorded by Marky Boy of Destiny.

For a classic exploration of Old Gourock, check out Inverclyde Council's free download of David McCrae's "Notes About Gourock". Definitive.

Marky : Boy of Destiny - Gourock Bay by Auld Dunrod

We've been transferring the songs from the Downriver CD onto a page on soundcloud, you can listen to all the tracks so far.

Our Sugar Sheds campaign also has a soundcloud page for local performers to share their versions of Celebration Ode, also worth a wee listen.

(Evening In) Gourock Bay

“Tis gloaming’s hour and Gourock Bay

From purple turned to darker grey

Reflects the stately yachts that ride

Secure upon the rippling tide

The long pier stretching to the west

Folds Clyde’s swift argosies to rest

And higher lines of twinkling light

Like strings of jewels charm the night

Music and love and laughter seem

To throb along each twinkling beam

For every light a story tells

Of homes where peace abiding dwells

Above the craigs the rising moon

Lifts her bright ample shield and soon

The bay returns her silvery sheen

And faery glamour holds the scene

A silver path divides the sea

And Fancy walking there full free

Comes to a place on swiftest feet

Where surely earth and heaven meet

The restful scene fair Luna’s light

The balmy airs the quiet night

So charm my soul I fain would stay

 For ever here by Gourock Bay