HARD-WORKING volunteers are kicking off Greenock’s 2024 cruise ship season in style thanks to the delivery of new custom-built trolleys.

Inverclyde Tourist Group has around 50 members who regularly greet ship passengers as they disembark at Greenock Ocean Terminal.

The volunteers previously relied on shopping trolleys and a folding table to transport and display their leaflets and maps.

They recently received wooden trolleys, made by Peter Miller and Jim Barclay of Inverclyde Shed, which were funded by a grant from Inverclyde Council.

The new display units were delivered just in time for the new cruise ship season, which launched last Friday with the arrival of Regal Princess.

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Cecile Fleming, chair of the Inverclyde Tourist Group, said: “The trolleys have made a big difference.

“We can organise all our information and as they are larger than what we had before, we can be more visible. It looks so much better as well.

“We are very grateful to Inverclyde Shed for making the trolleys and to Inverclyde Council for all their support.

“It will make life much easier for our members to see all the leaflets and help cruise ship passengers who want to see more of Inverclyde.”

READ MORE: Take a look at our interactive 2024 cruise ship timetable

Councillor Paul Cassidy added: “The dedicated volunteers at Inverclyde Tourist Group do a wonderful job and we are very grateful for their hard work.

“They are fantastic ambassadors for Inverclyde and their efforts are pivotal in showcasing the beauty and charm of Inverclyde to visitors far and wide, and now they have the right tools for the job.

“As well as this wooden storage trolley, we’ve supported and empowered the group with new maps and leaflets which is an investment in their ability to effectively promote Inverclyde's treasures.

“We are happy to support the group and hope they enjoy the upcoming season where their enthusiasm will undoubtedly inspire even more people to discover the wonders of Inverclyde.”