SS Sir Walter Scott
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For more than a century, the SS Sir Walter Scott has been taking passengers up and down Loch Katrine. * Take me back to the CLYDE BUILT page please. * * Take me back to the INDEX page please. Take me back
She's the last screw-driven steamship still operating a regular passenger service on Scottish inland waters.
Built at the shipyard of William Denny, of Dumbarton, in 1899, she was taken in sections up to Loch Lomond by barge then hauled overland by horse and cart to be launched into the loch in October.
The following year she took up her pleasure-cruising duties.
She is named after Sir Walter Scott, who painted a beautiful picture of the scenery of Loch Katrine in his poem, The Lady of the Lake, written in 1810, which drew the first of millions of tourists to the area.
Since 1859, the loch has also played another vital role - it is the most important reservoir for supplying the Greater Glasgow area with water.
Today the tradition continues, with the vessel transporting visitors from all over the world.
The steamship is still fitted with her original engines, powered today by smokeless solid fuel.
In 1989, she was honoured with the Steam Heritage Premier Award.
