River use support materials
A briefing document has been included plus links to organisations using the river, museums and other history resources.
| Resource title |
Short description |
Type |
| River use |
Theme briefing on river use past present and future. Also see On the Clyde section and the River Basin theme. |
PDF (61 KB) |
| Yoker Renfrew ferry |
SPT continue to operate a passenger ferry across the Clyde betwen Yoker and Renfrew. |
Web link |
| Transport Museum |
The Transport Museum has a large collection of ship models. These will be moving to the new museum at Glasgow Harbour around 2010. |
Web link |
| The Tall Ship |
The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour offers a chance to tour a working sailing ship. The Glenlee first took to the water as a bulk cargo carrier in 1896. She circumnavigated the globe four times before being bought by the Spanish navy in 1922 and being turned into a sail training vessel. |
Web link |
| Seaforce |
Seaforce provides training, safety and workboat services cover on the Clyde and further afield. They also offer fast powerboat rides. They run from the Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour to the city centre, Erskine Bridge, Dumbarton Rock, Kilcreggan and sometimes further afield. |
Web link |
| Scottish Maritime Museum |
The Scottish Maritime Museum is actually three museums each telling part of the story of the Clyde.
Clydebuilt at Braehead tells the story of the river with the Denny Tank in Dumbarton showing part of the shiop design process. There is also a larger museum in Irvine. |
Web link |
| River Clyde Users |
Users group for a range of interests in the river facilitated by Glasgow City Council. Website includes contact details for all member organisations. |
Web link |
| Pride o the Clyde |
The Pride o the Clyde is operated by Clyde Water Bus Services and runs regularly between central Glasgow and Brahead. It is also available for charters and offers packages for schools in partnership with the Clydebuilt Museum. |
Web link |
| Waverley |
Sail down the Clyde on the Waverley - the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer provides a direct link with the past and the opportunity to sail in the style of a bygone age. |
Web link |
| Clyde Marine |
Although based in Greenock, Clyde Marine's vessles can often be seen in Glasgow. They provide a wide range of charter services for business, education and pleasure |
Web link |
