When I logged onto Facebook this morning a message appeared on my screen telling me that two tall ships were arriving in Kincardine between 4pm and 6pm. Kincardine is only half an hour away and we thought it was a good excuse to drive the Miata.

We arrived at the harbour just after 4:30 and ships could be seen in the distance.

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It was interesting how they "tacked" (I think that's the correct term) their way in to the harbour.

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A few people found ways to make the wait more exciting.

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The pipe band was there ready to pipe the ships into the harbour.

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A number of people were dressed in period costumes.

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The ships starting to enter the harbour.

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The Pathfinder is in.

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and now the Playfair is also in.

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Don't think I would have ever been as brave as these kids.