River Festival enjoyed by all

The last weekend in July saw nearly one hundred thousand people descended on the River Clyde for the sixth annual Glasgow River Festival, which once again proved to be a winner for all the family.
Locals and tourists alike turned up to watch and take part in the events based in and around the famous Glasgow river.
Real, live pirates were there, complete with firing cannons, cutlasses and grog to swill.
This was a hit with just about everyone. But as Ken Boswell, 40, from Maryhill explained it was just a wee bit too real for some!
He said: ‘I was there on Saturday with Julia, my wife, and my wee boy, Sam (3).
‘Sam was slightly scared of the pirates on the Pirate Ship Zebu at first but a few nautical ‘Oooo-aarrrs’ and a personal invitation from the pirate captain resulted in him jumping about the ship during the re-enactment.’
Young Sam wasn’t the only one having a ball, as Ken explained.
 ’The Farmers’ Market was also excellent, if rather busy. I left with some excellent Scottish produce including Arran Cheese and beer from Castle Douglas’ Sulwath Brewery.’
Also on show were powerboat rides and cruises down the Clyde on the Waverley – the world’s last working and most loved, paddle steamer.
The action concluded on Sunday afternoon with a Duck Race, as 20,000 toy ducks took to the Clyde in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
The Lord Provost Bob Winter said: ‘The River Clyde has been – and continues to be – an important feature of Glasgow life. The Glasgow River Festival has once again proved a great way to celebrate its heritage.
‘I’m delighted that so many people turned up at the weekend for what was a spectacular two days of entertainment.’