Looking back: When Princess Anne gave a royal seal to shipyards

We have delved into the Post’s archives to pick out some stories from more than ten years ago.

Here are some photographs from our edition published on July 15, 2009.

Do you remember these stories or spot any familiar faces?

1.  Princess Anne visits Clyde's Scotstoun and Govan yards to mark start of ship building

Princess Anne visiting the yards (Image: Archives)Work to build two Navy ships was ceremonially commenced with a royal seal of approval. Princess Anne cut the first steel for the hull of the aircraft carrier that was being built at the Clyde yards along with the sister ship the Prince of Wales.

2. Clydebank pipers gig at T in the Park

Clydebank Pipe Band at T in the Park (Image: Archives)Bankie bagpipers delighted tens of thousands of revellers at Scots rock festival T in the Park. The pipe band got fans buzzing for the festival by laying award-winning anthems as they entered the site. 

3. Mary Aikenhead Centre opened at St Margaret's Hospice 

Mary Aikenhead Centre opened at St Margarets Hospice (Image: Archives)The centre which provides complex care for elderly patients was unveiled as part of the completed £4.6 million wing at the St Margaret's Hospice. Dignitaries, hospice supporters and dozens of bankies turned out for the occasion.

4. Nursing home ladies glam up for summer garden party

Women at the Hill Park nursing home (Image: Archives)Residents at Hill Park nursing home got their fancy hats on for a summer garden party. There was opportunities to get outside and enjoy some Dalmuir sunshine and they were treated to a barbeque organised by the nursing staff.

5. Jobcentre workers in Clydebank raise awareness for leukaemia charity

Jobcentre workers raised money for The Anthony Nolan Trust (Image: Archives) A team of Jobcentre workers in Clydebank took to the streets to raise awareness and raise funds for the life-saving charity, The Anthony Nolan Trust. The group took part in a six-mile sponsored walk which contributed to the £1,400 they raised.

6. Pupils gave a helping hand to move amphibians into their new superschool

Pupils and Staff at Clydebank High helped transfer the creatures (Image: Archives) Pupils from Clydebank High helped move palmate newts into a brand new facility in a pond built on the site of their new school. Around two dozen made the move by the kids and a further 60 were released into a nearby public pond.