The Titan Crane visitor attraction in Clydebank, normally closed over the winter months, was specially opened for a group of second year business school students.
Dr Derek Bryce and Dr Kostas Tomazos accompanied the group who are studying Destination Development.
Staff from 'Clydebank Rebuilt' spoke to the students about pathways to economic regeneration in the area, including developing industrial heritage tourism. An engaging discussion followed linked to core class themes including 'Destinations for investment' and the related importance of community engagement. This was followed by a trip to the top of the crane to discuss the history of shipbuilding on the Clyde and to take in the view.
The A-listed Titan Crane is 150 feet tall and opened as a visitor attraction in July 2007. During the shipyard's 100 year existence, over 400 cruise liners and naval ships were built, including the Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and QE2. The Titan survived the Clydebank Blitz of 1941 and is a symbol of the area's proud industrial heritage. The crane opens to the public again from April 23.