Brimon,
I'm just along the road from you in East Kilbride and, like you, have been spotting for many years. In my case, 40 years.
I have installed in the loft a BS1100 aerial which I purchased from AOR. It came complete with 10m of coax and fittings. It has improved the range greatly. You could try their website
www.aoruk.comI'm sure others will probably have their favourites. If you check back there are several threads on the subject. Just sweeten the wife up with a bunch of flowers now and again and when she calls you for dinner be sure to show willing !
Cheers,
Ian