Author: Paul Semple

Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle

Waverley arrives on the Thames

A picture report on Waverley’s first Thames sailings of the 2017 season.

Loch Katrine Excursion Report

A report on the recent outing by the Scottish Branch to Loch Katrine.

Waverley Heads South

Waverley heads south after receiving repairs to her bow.

Waverley for Brodick

A review of Waverley’s sailing on Tuesday 15th August.

Loch Katrine Day Trip – Saturday 9th September

Book now for the PSPS Scottish Branch outing to Loch Katrine on Saturday 9th September.

Round Bute – Scottish Branch Charter 2017

A report on the recent Scottish Branch evening fundraising charter of Waverley.

Up River to Glasgow

Waverley captured as she makes her journey up river to Glasgow on the weekend of 15th/16th July 2017.

70 Years of Waverley – Souvenir Booklet

To mark the 70th Anniversary of Waverley’s maiden voyage the Scottish Branch has produced a limited-edition 16 page photo souvenir booklet available from the Souvenir Shop on board Waverley.

Waverley for Tighnabruaich

Waverley is now operating her Clyde summer cruising programme which started in mid June and runs until the end of August.

Waverley’s Round Bute Evening Cruise – Wednesday 19th July 2017

Waverley’s only Evening Cruise from Largs and Keppel will take place on Wednesday 19th July. This will also be Waverley’s only Round Bute cruise of the 2017 season!

Waverley Reaches Oban

Waverley departed her Glasgow Science Centre berth just after 7am on Tuesday 30th May to start her journey north to Oban and into MacBrayne territory.

Waverley’s First Visit to Rothesay for 2017

Day 2 of Waverley’s 2017 season found her on the popular summer Saturday cruise from Glasgow to Tighnabruaich via Greenock, Helensburgh, Dunoon and Rothesay.

Waverley Returns to Service

Waverley’s first cruise of 2017 took place in excellent conditions attracting good passenger loadings.

Waverley Leaves Dry Dock

Waverley has now returned to Glasgow following her annual dry docking and survey at Garvel Dry Dock in Greenock.

Ship Ahoy! 2017

The 2017 Ship Ahoy! Maritime Heritage Exhibition will take place on Saturday 22nd April at the Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge.

Festive “Three Lochs” Cruise

On Tuesday 27th December the Scottish Branches of the PSPS and Coastal Cruising Association chartered MV Clyde Clipper for what turned out to be a unique festive cruise.

Anniversary Dinner – Friday 31st March

Members are invited to attend an Anniversary Dinner celebrating the 80th Anniversary of The Glasgow Speakers Club and the 70th Anniversary of Waverley’s first sailing.

Waverley Reaches her 70th

Waverley was launched 70 years ago on Wednesday 2nd October 1946.

Waverley at Bournemouth in 2016

A selection of photographs of Waverley at Bournemouth supplied by Carl Draper (Waveslider Photography).

MV Balmoral Bound for the Clyde

Motor Vessel Balmoral will return to the Clyde for the Glasgow September Holiday weekend.

Anyone for Campbeltown?

On Sunday 14th August Waverley offered her annual return sailing from Glasgow to Campbeltown via Largs and Lochranza.

Waverley Evening Charter to the Kyles

A report on the Scottish Branch Wednesday 20th July evening charter of Waverley round Bute and through the Kyles of Bute.

Waverley Evening Cruise from Largs – For 1 Night Only!

Book tickets now for Waverley’s unique evening cruise from Largs and Millport on Wednesday 20th July.

Ullswater Outing for Scottish Branch

A report on the joint PSPS/CCA outing to Ullswater on Saturday 11th June.

Waverley’s Spring Sailings 2016

Some images from Waverley’s Spring sailings for the 2016 season.

A First for Waverley – Evening Cruise Round Bute from Tighnabruaich

The PSPS (Scottish Branch) annual charter of Waverley will offer an evening cruise round Bute from Tighnabruaich, Largs and Millport (Keppel Pier) – a cruise which has never been offered before!

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ Trip – Saturday 11th June 2016

On Saturday 11th June the Scottish Branch is arranging an outing to Ullswater – tickets are on sale now.

Ship Ahoy! – Maritime Heritage Exhibition

Ship Ahoy! 2016 will be held on board The Tall Ship Glenlee on Saturday 16th April from 10am with free entry for all.

PSPS Members Meeting in Kingswear – Saturday 7th May 2016

In addition to the previously published Wessex and Dart Branch meeting syllabus an additional Members’ afternoon meeting at the Royal Dart Yacht Club, Kingswear has now been arranged.