We’re very excited but also a wee bit sad!

We’re taking the Maid onto the slip as soon as the new carriage is completed! This will allow a complete survey and repair, as required, to the ship’s hull. We will also do other necessary work while she is on the slipway and we aim to get her looking as good as this again. The Covid uncertainty to reopening has now been turned to advantage to make 2021 the year when we ensure the ship’s hull will be good for another 60+ years.

A wee bit sad too because this also means we will not be able to welcome you to the ship at the pier during this season. We do aim to keep everyone updated on progress and the Winch House and the Slipway will be open at weekends once the slipway carriage is complete so you can visit us there. We also hope to have some events on the pier. Season ticket and Friends benefits will be carried forward and be valid until the end of 2022 season.

Online events, sales and activities will be even more important and we ask that you continue your support while we do this vital work on the vessel.

More information will become available over the coming weeks so sorry if this is a bit of a disappointment but in the long run it means we get closer to getting the Maid sailing again on Loch Lomond.