It is not just Waverley that is receiving some off-season TLC, the Waverley Excursions website has received a fresh new look.
Waverley Excursions Website Facelift
Waverley Boiler Refit – Progress Report – 12/03/2020
An update on Waverley’s boiler refit.
Waverley in Dry Dock
A funnelless Waverley in Dales' Garvel dry dock.
Earlier this week a funnelless Waverley entered dry dock at Greenock.
Waverley Boiler Refit – Progress Report – 01/02/2020
The first progress report on Waverley’s boiler refit.
Funnels Off!
Waverley minus her iconic funnels.
Progress towards Waverley’s return to service has visibly taken a major step forward with the removal of both her funnels.
Scottish Branch Contribute to Maid’s Dining Saloon
John Beveridge (left) accepts the cheque from Murray Paterson.
The PSPS Scottish Branch has made a £2,000 contribution towards the cost of refurbishing Maid of the Loch’s forward dining saloon.
Waverley’s Revival Moves Forward
Clyde Marine Services tug Battler starts to swing Waverley.
On Tuesday 14th January Waverley was towed from her berth in Glasgow downriver to Dales Marine Services shipyard in Greenock in preparation for her £2.3 million boiler refit.
Re-Boilering Waverley – 2000 and 2020
A look back to Waverley’s re-boilering in 2000 to consider what is to come in 2020.
A New Home for Hamish
Hamish is now settling in to his new home having raised £251 towards the Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal.
Waverley Appeal Reaches £2.3 million Target
The fundraising appeal to save Waverley has reached its £2.3 million target after just seven months.
Support Waverley When Shopping Online
Paddle Steamer Waverley is now registered for both Amazon Smile and Easyfundraising. So whilst you shop online you can also raise money for Waverley.
Waverley’s New Boilers Take Shape
A progress update from Waverley Excursions Ltd. on the manufacture of Waverley’s two new boilers.
Exclusive Waverley Sailing Discounts for PSPS Members
PSPS members can take advantage of exclusive multiple cruise discounts by purchasing Sailing Passes and/or Go Anywhere Vouchers for Waverley’s 2020 season.
Ian McCrorie MBE
The PSPS were saddened to learn of the passing of Ian McCrorie MBE.
Hamish Offers Himself for the Boiler Appeal
Hamish, a much-travelled Waverley supporter and genuine Steiff bear, has offered himself for auction to raise funds for the Waverley Boiler Appeal.
3D Model of Waverley’s Original Boiler
3D model of Waverley's original 1947 boiler.
Rotate, zoom and view a 3D model of Waverley’s original 1947 boiler.
Waverley’s Boiler Refit Appeal Reaches £2.2m
The Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal is within £100,000 of the appeal target of £2.3m.
Maid of the Loch – In Steam
The aroma of steam and hot oil is once again to be savoured by all who go aboard the last paddle steamer built in Scotland.
Captain Kuno Stein Retires
Captain Kuno Stein, who will be known to many PSPS members, has retired as a Lake Lucerne paddle steamer captain.
Successful AGM at Southampton
David Green (right) presents a cheque for £5,000 to Paul Semple for the Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal.
Over 60 members attended our Annual General Meeting in Southampton on the very wet Saturday afternoon of 26 October.
Waverley Appeal Passes £2m Milestone
Waverley’s Boiler Refit Appeal has now raised over £2 million.
£1m Scottish Government Funding to Waverley
Fiona Hyslop MSP and Waverley.
The Scottish Government have announced £1m funding for Waverley.
KC Donates to Waverley Boiler Appeal
The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust has made a donation to the PSPS for the Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal.
60 Years of the PSPS – DVD Trailer
The trailer for the new DVD marking 60 years of the Society that saved the last of Britain’s paddle steamers.
Waverley Appeal Update – Press Release
The latest Appeal news for Waverley; the total raised reaches £850,000.
Marking Our Diamond Anniversary
To commemorate the Society’s Diamond Anniversary, two new publications have been crafted to tell our story, a hardback book and a DVD.
£150,000 Cash Boost for Waverley Appeal
The PSPS has made a grant of £150,000 to Waverley’s Boiler Refit Appeal.
Alan Robinson
It is with deep regret that we announce the peaceful death of our Founder and President, Professor Alan Robinson on 29 August 2019, aged 99 years.
Civic Reception to Mark 50th Anniversary of Scottish Branch
On Thursday 1st August 2019 the PSPS Scottish Branch were honoured at a Civic Reception in Glasgow City Chambers hosted by The Rt Hon The Lord Provost Councillor Eva Bolander.
Solent Scene Fundraising Success
Over £1,600 was raised for Waverley’s Boiler Refit Appeal on the Solent Scene cruise.