Image: Gourock's new-look outdoor swimming pool

Inverclyde Council has opened Gourock's 103-year-old outdoor swimming pool, following the completion of an extensive £1.8m refurbishment of the facility.

Work included the construction of new changing areas and modern pool facilities, as well as the addition of a glass-fronted gym with 65 pieces of equipment and a functional training area.

The new gym features equipment from Pulse Fitness, Anytime Leisure and Star Trac. Council architects designed the project, which was delivered by Maxi Construction.

Gourock Outdoor Swimming Pool is one of two outdoor heated saltwater pools in Scotland and first opened in 1909, with water sourced from the River Clyde.

Inverclyde Council education and communities convener Terry Loughran said: "This was a key project in the council's Leisure Strategy as part of our commitment to invest in the future health and wellbeing of our communities.

"The pool will form the centrepiece of a new tourist hub, which will make the most of an area of stunning natural beauty."

Details: www.inverclyde.gov.uk