Trossachs Pier and the Steamer Sir Walter Scott

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The Steamer's Story

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The Trossachs are probably best known for Loch Katrine and it's 100 year old steamship 'SS Sir Walter Scott' which sails daily throughout the season from the picturesque Trossachs pier. The loch is owned by the west of Scotland Water board and supplies water to reservoirs near Milngavie which in turn provide water to Glasgow. The old steamer is actually the last in a series of ships which have sailed the loch. The Sir Walter Scott was built on Clydeside and was sailed up loch Lomond to Inversnaid where it was dismantled to be drawn overland by teams of horses to Stronachlachar at the western end of Loch Katrine.

At Stronachlachar it was re-assembled and re-launched to sail the loch from Trossachs pier, a function still performed by this old stalwart. She is hauled ashore every winter for maintenance.

SS Sir Walter Scott Excursions

The steamer sails regularly throughout the season. Two options are available:

• Morning sail from the pier to Stronachlachar with option to disembark at Stronachlacher and return by road. (Bicycle or be collected by car - no public transport).
• Afternoon excursions on the loch but no opportunity to disembark as the route is a circular sightseeing sail only.

Trossachs Pier Sailing Schedules and Fares for 2003

SS Sir Walter Scott Schedules and fares may be found at
www.incallander.co.uk in the Loch Katrine Steamship pages

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