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Maid to SaiL: Restoring the Maid of the Loch

Loch Lomond’s - PS Maid of the Loch

Loch Lomond Steamship Company, better known as Paddle Steamer Maid of the Loch, is a Scottish Charity run entirely by volunteers. We are determined to return our historic ship to sailing again on Loch Lomond. The ship was saved from sinking in 1995 and since then our community of volunteers has spent thousands of hours bringing her back to life. The ship is presently on the Slipway and undergoing major restoration works to her hull and paddles but we are keen to welcome visitors again from Springtime 2026 to the shipyard so they can see for themselves the amazing work underway.

This website tells our story so far and how you can help us continue that story. Make sure you sign up for our e-newsletter below and follow us on Facebook for our latest news.

THE SHIP IS CLOSED NOW AT WEEKENDS UNTIL APRIL 2026. WORK CONTINUES DURING THE WEEK AND WE ARE ALWAYS KEEN TO WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEERS. PHONE OR EMAIL IF YOU WISH TO JOIN US.

Book a Hard Hat Tour

Every Saturday and Sunday from early April 2026 - at 11.30am and 2pm, our friendly knowledgeable guides will be happy to show you the ship. Tours last about an hour. Get an exclusive update onboard and on the slipway of the most recent work in our restoration programme. You need to be able to climb our access staircase to get onboard the ship. Wear comfortable shoes. Tours are not recommended for children under 5 and are not suitable for dogs. If you book tours for 2 adult you can bring 2 children aged 5-15 along on the tour at no charge.

Click here to book.

Dates The Winch House Boiler will be ‘In Steam’

  • These dates will be published in Spring of 2026

Find out more about The Maid of the Loch

  • Large, rusted ship with a prominent red wheel and decorative red elements on its side, docked at a pier with some vegetation in the foreground.

    Restoration

    This year's work focuses on the paddles, hull and paintwork.

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  • A sign advertising a balloon steam-powered ship at a harbor, with a boat docked in the background, and cloudy blue sky overhead.

    Museum

    Historic Steam Winch House & Slipway, Museum Cabin

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  • A large white vintage steamship named "Maid of the Loch" floating on calm water with a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    History

    From launch in 1953 to 2019, the story of the Maid.

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  • A large ship docked at a pier in a harbor surrounded by trees and a parking lot.

    Visit

    Opening Hours, Tours, Events, Exhibitions, Café

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  • Maid of the Loch Postcard

    Shop

    Maid merchandise, books, prints, Gift Vouchers

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  • A large group of people wearing orange safety vests and holding helmets pose for a photo in front of a large ship named "Maid of the Loch" during daytime.

    Support

    Donate, be a Friend of the Maid, Volunteer

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