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SOS Appeal - Save Our Steamship The charitable Trust that looks after Sir Walter Scott Steamship has Sir Walter Scott Steamship, named after the poet whose famous poem launched an urgent SOS - Save our Steamship appeal to restore the much ‘Lady of the Lake’ about Loch Katrine was published in 1810. Scott was loved 121-year-old steamer. born 250 years ago, and his work and that of other artists and poets of the £500,000 is needed to restore the historic steamer, which is currently not day put Loch Katrine on the map. sailing as she requires a new boiler and other significant repairs. These Please support our appeal to get Sir Walter Scott Steamship back into funds will have to be secured by the end of this year to allow work to begin operation for current and future generations to enjoy sailing on Loch in time to allow sailing in the National Park in summer 2022. Katrine.
6 Compelling reasons to support our appeal 1. Better accessibility for all
3. Preserving a National Heritage Treasure
The Steamship can carry 220 passengers, accessible for all levels of mobility and sensory needs. A leading example of a water transport visitor experience in Scotland with wheelchair access.
The Steamship is an important National Heritage The steamer plays a vital role in education, with asset, the last serving screw steamship in a variety of themed activities and experiences Scotland. that provide greater access and understanding of Scotland’s history, wildlife, and nature. 4. Improving Connectivity
The Steamship connects Trossachs Pier with Stronachlachar, a vital transport connection The Steamship provides significant direct and to access cycling and walking routes, including indirect employment, protecting jobs and a connection between Loch Katrine and Loch supporting the fragile Trossachs rural economy. Lomond.
2. Strengthening the Rural Economy
5. Enriching Education Opportunities
6. Providing Sustainable Transport
The Steamship has kept up with the times, adapting over the years to use more environmentally friendly fuels. Green biofuel will be used when the Steamship is back sailing, which will substantially reduce carbon emissions.
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