West College Scotland is modern, ambitious and innovative. Created on 1 August 2013 by the merger of Clydebank College, Reid Kerr College in Paisley and James Watt College in Greenock, the College has 30,000 students and 1,200 staff, making it one of the biggest educational institutions in the country. Located on both the north and south banks of the River Clyde, West College Scotland inherits a rich legacy of innovation, enterprise and industry. We at West College Scotland are inspired by this legacy. We are determined to continue those traditions of innovation and enterprise, and to play our part in helping our communities prosper. Here we take a brief look at the industrial heritage of the three main towns we serve – Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley.