I love any excuse to go ‘doon the water’, especially if it involves the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. The Waverley is such a fantastic piece of Scottish heritage which still does day trips from the river Clyde in Glasgow to various destinations around the western isles. It also spends some time down south in early summer.
On this particular day we had a wee day out on Rothesay and had a blast.
Category: Lifestyle
Doon the water
Waverley Paddle Steamer day out
Over the past ten years my family went “doon the water”, touring the Clyde estuary, its seaside ports and islands aboard the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world – a day out on the Waverley.
If you have visitors, or just need to get some fresh-air then a day on the Waverley is an invigorating experience. From the rush of sea air to foaming seas, the searing heat, smell of the engine room and the chattering paddles. Their cutting of the sea propelling the boat along rapidly. On two trips we had the of luck being accompanied by pipers, guitarists and more. This creating a jolly soundtrack.
Highly recommended. Book tickets Waverley tickets here.
Poppy-upon North Berwick
A cold, blustery sunny day on North Berwick’s beach, not that any of that inhibits Poppy from taking to the sea.
A cold Dollar
Went on a photographic wander awaiting a friend enduring Dental work. It was a cold and misty February morning, but there were a few characters about.
Playing fields of Dollar Academy Rectory of St James Church I wanted to know who was behind the figurative topiary I’ve watched grow over 12 years – Charlie Orr’s (above) brother John, created it. Boy grown to man by John Orr, Dollar Not plain sailing
Calm before the storm: Volvo around the world ocean race, two Ericsson boats at the start, Alicante 2009
