Watt Place in Inverclyde

Watt Place in Inverclyde is a residential street. It runs as a one-way street in a northeast-southwest direction starting from Cross Shore Street and crosses Cathcart Street and ends at Terrace Road. Watt Place also exists in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire.

Bus stops

Ginger the Horse (artist: Andy Scott, metal). This statue commemorates the horses who worked in local industry. Look out for the panels which surround the statue giving further information. – approx. 150 m.
Admiralty Anchor Monument – approx. 250 m.
Prospect/Trust (artist: Barry Grove). This is a nautical themed sculpture in stone, wood and metal on Greenock Waterfront – symbolising the shipbuilding industry and the hopes of the future generations. It was inspired by members of Larkfield Youth Café. – approx. 300 m.
Sealife (artist: Cath Keay). This is an abstract representation of sea life. It was inspired by students of St Stephen’s High School. The result of a Sculpture project undertaken in 1998. – approx. 300 m.
The Beacon (artist: William Clark). Multifunctional beacon with a weather vane, bell, light, clock, drinking well and post box. Constructed by Rankin and Blackmore, Eagle Foundry, Baker Street, Greenock. – approx. 300 m.

Lyle Fountain. This fountain was gifted to the town by Provost Abram Lyle. This fountain has a filigree dome supported by 6 columns. The crests of 16 prominent families of that time surround the dome. – approx. 150 m.

Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre (opening hours: Sun [-1] 12–16, free, web) at Dalrymple Street 115 (PA15 1LY) – approx. 250 m.

The James Watt Bar (opening hours: Mon–Thu 8–0; Fri–Sat 8–1; Sun 9–0) at Cathcart Street 80-92 (PA15 1DD) – approx. 50 m.
The Lighthouse Bar – approx. 200 m.

Horseshoe. A horseshoe set into the paving near the Lyle Fountain, this marks the site of the gallows which were used for public hangings between 1812 and 1834. – approx. 150 m.
Propeller/Capstan/Anchor. Nautical artefacts signifying the shipbuilding past of area. – approx. 250 m.