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Clyde River rises in the Lowther Hills, part of the Southern Uplands
of Scotland, and flows in a general northwesterly direction for
106 miles across the central Lowlands to reach the western
seaboard in the Firth of
Clyde. The Clyde valley provides an important routeway for the railway and
roads leading from the populated area of Glasgow towards Carlisle and the rest
of England. The middle course of the valley is rich agricultural land and its
sheltered aspect encourages the production of specialised crops - e.g., soft
fruits. The Clyde owes its fame, however, to the important industries flanking
both sides of the river along its
course. The natural advantages of the river have stimulated the growth of
shipbuilding and repairing with all their associated activities e.g., machine
engineering - and the development of the major port of Glasgow. The beautiful
scenery of the shores of the Firth and of the Kyles of Bute attract many
visitors from all over the world.
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