Doon the Watter with the Waverley

Doon the Watter with the Waverley

Thursday 13th July 2028

4 Days, 3 Nights DBB

 

Price (from per person)

£585pp Sharing Double or Twin Room

£709pp Single Occupancy of Standard Room.

 

• Three Nights - The Glasgow Westerwood Hotel - Dinner Bed & Breakfast

• Porterage Included.

• Waverley Paddle Steamer - Cruise Glasgow-Rothesay (return) (8hrs)

• Forth Boat Tours Limited / South Queensferry - Three Bridges Cruise (90 mins)

• The Falkirk Wheel - Original Tour

 

 

Hotel

Experience true comfort at our Glasgow hotel, where relaxation and tranquility await you. Nestled in the

peaceful countryside of central Scotland, our Cumbernauld hotel o�ers a warm welcome and a cosy bed for

the perfect getaway. Enjoy a round of golf with stunning rural views, take a refreshing dip in our spacious

heated indoor pool, or simply unwind in the comfort of your room and enjoy some well-deserved serenity. Say

"aye" to a genuine Scottish welcome at our 4-star hotel in Glasgow, where we’ll take care of you and your

loved ones.

 

Waverley Paddle Steamer

Step back in time aboard this famous steamship, sail past dramatic coastline.

Waverley is named after Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley novels. She was built to replace the 1899 Waverley which

was sunk by enemy action on May 29, 1940 at Dunkirk. Waverley’s keel was laid on December 27, 1945 but

due to material shortages after the war, she was not ready for launch until October 2, 1946. It wasn’t until the

following year on January 20, 1947 that she was towed to Greenock for the installation of her boiler and

engines. Her maiden voyage was on June 16, 1947. Waverley was built for the route up Loch Goil and Loch

Long from Craigendoran & Arrochar in West Scotland. She now visits several areas of the UK o�ering regular

trips on the Clyde, The Western Isles, the Thames, South Coast of England and the Bristol Channel with calls

at Liverpool & Llandudno.

 

Waverley is the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer. In 1974, at the end of her working life, she was famously

gifted for £1 to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., a charity

registered in Scotland, was set up to own and operate the ship. Waverley then began a second career as one

of the country’s best-loved tourist attractions. Since she has been in operational preservation, she has been

awarded four stars by Visit Scotland, an engineering heritage award, and has carried over 6 million passengers

from over 60 ports around the UK.

 

2003 saw the completion of a £7m Heritage Rebuild which returned Waverley to the original 1940s style in

which she was built. This was made possible with major grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Paddle

Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS). Contributions also came from Glasgow City Council, Scottish Enterprise

Glasgow, the European Regional Development Fund and local authorities.

Forth Boat Tours Limited / South Queensferry

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Three Bridges Cruise (90 mins)

Wildlife & the sights!

On your Three Bridges Cruise look out for the marine wildlife including many seabirds, seals, puns, and

watch out for the occasional porpoise and dolphin.

Relax and enjoy the sea breeze and views from the outside decks. If the weather is less inviting, the

observation lounge has fantastic views. A guided commentary means you won’t miss a thing wherever you sit.

And, of course, you will get to see the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before.

 

The Falkirk Wheel

The world's one and only rotating boat lift. A marvel of engineering and Scottish Canals' flagship destination,

The Falkirk Wheel. Connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal in a half-turn that takes only five

minutes!