William Street in Inverclyde

William Street in Inverclyde is a residential street. It runs in a northeast-southwest direction starting from Dalrymple Street and ends at Cathcart Square. William Street also exists in Highland, Argyll and Bute, Moray, Dumfries and Galloway and Aberdeenshire.

Bus stops

Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre (opening hours: Sun [-1] 12–16, free, web) at Dalrymple Street 115 (PA15 1LY) – approx. 100 m.

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. 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. 250 m.
Admiralty Anchor Monument – approx. 300 m.
Mechanical Animals (metal) – 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 James Watt Bar (opening hours: Mon–Thu 8–0; Fri–Sat 8–1; Sun 9–0) at Cathcart Street 80-92 (PA15 1DD) – approx. 150 m.

Pets at Home (opening hours: Mon–Sat 9–18; Sun 10–18) at Custom House Way (PA15 1EG) – approx. 300 m.

Home Bargains (opening hours: Mon–Sat 8–20; Sun 9–19) at Custom House Way (PA15 1EG) – approx. 200 m.
Poundland – approx. 250 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. 50 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. 50 m.