Greenock, Gourock and Inverkip Clyde Helicopter Scenic Tour

• An amazing trip in a luxury helicopter
• Visit the upper Clyde Estuary, home to ship building for over 100 years
• Get excellent views north to the Highlands and south to Arran

This helicopter tour of the Clyde Estuary is an exhilarating trip over one of Scotland’s areas of outstanding natural beauty and an important part of our maritime past.

Flying from the helipad adjacent Glasgow airport this trip flies down river to the town and port of Greenock.  As you travel along the coast you’ll see Dunbarton Rock, across the Clyde and on a clear day, enjoy stunning views of the striking Ben Lomond in the distance.  Greenock is home to James Watt, the famous Scottish inventor, it was the epicentre of the Scottish Ship building industry and now has booming dock and cruise line traffic. See these large ships come in and out of port as you fly out into the firth of Clyde.

From here you will be able to see north and keep an eye out for the ‘sugar boat’ below which capsized in the middle of the Clyde Estuary in the 1960’s. As you fly down the Clyde see Gourock, Inverkip and Port Glasgow as well as the site of the famous Inverkip Power Station, which was only used 3 times in 40 years.

The Helicopter
All Experience Gift Scotland scenic tours are flown using a luxury helicopter and with our highly qualified, experienced pilot at the controls, this trip is guaranteed to be both a comfortable and memorable one.

Available at 1 location:

Inchinnan Helipad, Nether Southbar Farm, Glasgow

Participants:

This voucher entitles one person to the experience

Duration:

30 minutes plus preparation time. Allow 1 hour

Weather:

Can be done in favourable weather conditions

Restrictions:

Min age 3 (under 12 must be accompanied) Max weight 20 stone Passengers with epilepsy cannot fly Flying subject to weather conditions & air traffic control. Flying season runs selected weekends Apr - Oct

Spectators:

Welcome to observe from the helipad on take off and landing

Validity:

This voucher is valid for one year from the date of purchase