Plans to redevelop a historic shipyard have been passed by councillors.
The transformation of the John Brown yard in Clydebank into a housing, retail and leisure space will breathe new life into the West Dunbartonshire town, locals officials said.
The multimillion-pound proposal is expected to take a decade to complete.
John Brown's shipyard built some of the world's most renowned liners including the QE2, which launched in 1967.
The site was bought by Clydeside Regeneration in 2004 but the owners were not able to attract sufficient investment.
In July last year, the local council agreed to invest £15 million to help fund the redevelopment.
The centrepiece will be the refurbished fitting out basin and a Titan Crane visitor attraction, while the plans also include 1,000 new homes and a health centre.
Paul O'Donnell from Clydeside Regeneration said: "We aim to create an esplanade along the entire frontage of the Clyde and round the basin, opening up this area of Clydebank to the whole community for the first time."
Lawrence O'Neill, convener of planning at West Dunbartonshire Council, said: "This will be the most significant development in Clydebank for a generation and I'm delighted to see it moving to the next stage.
"The plans that we have agreed to approve will help to create a new civic heart for Clydebank, which is extremely exciting."
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