MEMBERS of a vital Inverclyde organisation are using their memories to bring part of Greenock’s history back to life in an exciting new interactive project.

Some of the team from Inverclyde Shed have recorded their reminiscences of the waterfront area stretching from East India Harbour to East Blackhall Street for a unique audio trail.

The trail will be unveiled as part of the Creative Minds festival, taking place at the Beacon on Tuesday and Wednesday May 16 and 17.

Artist Jenny Wicks, who has worked with the Shed before, approached some of its members about recording memories of their life growing up in the area.

The conversations have been matched up with points along the journey, creating a historic audio trek across one of Greenock’s most iconic areas.

The aim of the project is to encourage people to get out and explore Greenock while learning more about the history of the town by listening to the recordings on their phone.

Shed members Eddie McGeown, Dougie Brown, Jim Bennett, Peter Miller and Jim Turpie all helped by sharing their memories.

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Eddie said: “Jenny asked us if we were happy to use our knowledge of the area for a project.

“We enjoyed reminiscing about what used to be there.

“We just spoke about what the place was like when we were young and how it’s all changed.

“There’s a lot to talk about in this area as it’s changed so much over the years.

“People might find out about things they didn’t know about.

“Hopefully it will stimulate other people’s memories.

“It was really nice to be involved in it.”

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Inverclyde Shed founder Bruce Newlands said he hoped people would tap into the trail as part of the festival.

Bruce added: “The trail is really accessible for people.

“It’s just like a conversation and there’s a bit of humour from the guys in there too.

“They’ve done a great job with it.”

The trail can be accessed via this link https://tinyurl.com/audiotrail