The Gloria is the official flagship and sail-training ship of the Colombian Navy. Purpose-built in 1968 as a sail-training ship in the Celeya shipyard in Spain, the Gloria is over 56 meters (257ft) long - one of the biggest tall ships still afloat. The Stornoway Coastguard takes the opportunity to put on a show for the crew, and the watching crowds.

Shameless plug : Waterfront Cottage (my excellent holiday cottage for up to 6) is the one between the helicopter & lifeboat.

Date: 15 July 2011
Location : Loch Broom, Wester Ross
Nikon D300 Nikkor lens 20mm 1/1250s f11 ISO400
Image reference u126. © Angus Bruce, Ullapool.