On Lyle Hill, high above Greenock, you can find the Free French Memorial. Dedicated to the Free French Navy who were based in Greenock during the war. The memorial is a combination of an anchor and the Cross of Lorraine (the symbol of the Free French) and overlooks the Clyde estuary. A plaque says: 'THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE SAILORS OF THE FREE FRENCH NAVAL FORCES WHO SAILED FROM GREENOCK IN THE YEARS 1940-1945 AND GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC FOR THE LIBERATION OF FRANCE AND THE SUCCESS OF THE ALLIED CAUSE Photos by J.Wilson (2020) The memorial also remembers the sailors of the destroyer MAILLÉ BRÉZÉ, which blew up off Greenock, with heavy loss of life, as a result of an accident with its own torpedoes: http://westcaledoniansoc.co.uk/qa.html and also a Captain of a Frigate Rirot. 70th Anniversary in November 2016: Map Reference: West of Scotland Area
For Europe Day 2021, enjoy one of six walking routes around some places in Glasgow with European links & places in the wider West of Scotland area with interesting links to Europe.