Clydebuilt

03/06/2026

A great turnout at the hall ⚓️⛵️

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

REMEMBERING WAVERLEY (1899)

29th May marks two significant anniversaries in the history of Waverley.

On 29th May 1899, the original Paddle Steamer Waverley was launched on the River Clyde. She served communities around the Clyde coast for more than four decades until the outbreak of war when she was requisitioned for war service.

Exactly 41 years later, on 29th May 1940, Waverley was lost during the Dunkirk Evacuation. She took part in Operation Dynamo, helping to evacuate aallied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk. She was struck by enemy bombs and sank. Several members of her crew lost their lives in the service of their country.

Today, we remember the crew of the original Waverley and all those who took part in the Dunkirk Evacuation. Their courage, sacrifice and service form an important part of the ship's story.

Although the original Waverley was lost, her legacy endured.

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

23/05/2026

20/05/2026

18/05/2026

We will be closed this Saturday 23 May. Instead we will be at the Model Railway exhibition at Braehead. Apologies if this disappoints anyone but we’ll be open again on Sunday as usual at the steam winch house, shop, museum with free entry and for hard hat tours that you can book online.
More detail on the model rail exhibition soon.