Favourite sailings — ‘an auspicious day aboard the Great Glen’
Colin J. Smith describes a journey to a familiar location — with something of a twist. In the..
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Photo of the month: March 2017
Long accustomed to crossing the Minch on Isle of Lewis between Stornoway and Ullapool, Mark Nicolson recalls the..
❯ Read MoreColumba and Comet — the greatest and the first
Rarely did MacBrayne’s Columba deviate from the Ardrishaig run, to which she was thirled throughout her 57-year career. One..
❯ Read MoreTaking passage to Arran — the CSP years
Eric Schofield delighted CRSC’s March meeting at Jurys Inn, Glasgow, with his vintage collection of colour photographs themed..
❯ Read MoreAn Enthusiast’s Winter — Part 2
In the second instalment of his winter diary, Gordon Law reveals what a busy pier Largs can be..
❯ Read MoreTen of the Best — the chart-topper
In recent weeks Stuart Craig has taken us on a fascinating traversal of his favourite sailings, encompassing the..
❯ Read MoreFavourite sailings — by MV Hebrides from Stornoway to Ullapool and back in 2013
Mark Nicolson recalls a return trip across the Minch in February 2013 that ignited his ‘hardcore’ interest in..
❯ Read MoreAn Enthusiast’s Winter — Part 1
For Gordon Law, winter is not a reason to hibernate but a season to celebrate. In this three-part..
❯ Read MoreTen of the Best — the runner-up
We are nearing the climax of Stuart Craig’s epic countdown of 10 favourite sailings, but he is determined..
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Robert Cleary recalls the days when summer on Loch Lomond meant a cruise on Maid of the Loch,..
❯ Read MoreFavourite sailings — Round Arran to Campbeltown; 14 hours to ’Boisdale and back
Inspired by Stuart Craig’s ‘Ten of the Best’ series, Cameron Shaw recalls two memorable sailings — one on..
❯ Read MoreTen of the Best — we’ve reached the top four
Stuart Craig’s collection of 10 favourite sailings has already embraced a stunning variety of landscape and experience, contrasting..
❯ Read MoreWhen intemperance got the better of Ivanhoe
Iain MacLeod uncovers an unusual incident in the working life of Captain James Williamson, one of the outstanding..
❯ Read MoreMV Hebridean Princess
At our CRSC meeting on Wednesday 8 February 2017 Ken Charleson, Managing Director of Hebridean Island Cruises Ltd,..
❯ Read MoreFavourite Sailings — Six Lochs, Barra, Small Isles
Stuart Craig’s ‘Ten of the Best’, a series in which he recounts his most memorable sailings, has not only..
❯ Read MoreTen of the Best — Nos. 6 and 5
The countdown on Stuart Craig’s ‘Top Ten’ sailings has reached six and five. If you haven’t already read about numbers..
❯ Read MorePhoto of the month: January 2017
Recollections of Graeme Hogg, Junior Purser of Glen Sannox in 1973 This deck view of Glen Sannox takes..
❯ Read MoreMV Balmoral’s last chance?
The charity that runs MV Balmoral needs to raise £200,000 by February 17 if the ship is to..
❯ Read MoreFavourite sailings — now it’s your turn
As part of Stuart Craig’s ‘Ten of the Best’ series on favourite sailings, CRSC invites you to send..
❯ Read MoreExcursion to Arran
CRSC’s excursion to Arran usually kickstarts the year in fine style. Our latest trip was no exception. Andrew..
❯ Read MoreTwo Former Clyde Pursers
One valuable asset of being a member of CRSC is being able to listen to speakers who have..
❯ Read MoreTen of the Best — Nos. 8 and 7
In the second instalment of his ‘Top Ten’ favourite sailings, Stuart Craig brings the countdown to numbers eight and..
❯ Read MoreTen of the Best — the countdown begins
Remember that wonderful sailing, many moons ago, that even today evokes special associations in your mind? Stuart Craig..
❯ Read MoreDouglas McGowan honoured with MBE
Douglas McGowan has been awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen in the 2017 New Year’s Honours..
❯ Read MoreA cruise on Lake Windermere
Of all the discoveries Robin Copland made in 2016, Lake Windermere tops his list for a return visit..
❯ Read MoreJoin us on a New Year excursion to Arran
You are invited to join us on Saturday 14 January 2017 for our popular New Year excursion to..
❯ Read MoreRacing for Ardrossan
While Troon bids to replace Ardrossan as mainland terminal for the new Arran ferry, Iain MacLeod looks back..
❯ Read MoreThe future according to CMAL
Our December 2016 meeting at Jurys Inn, Glasgow, was a landmark event in CRSC’s recent history: it brought..
❯ Read MoreCrossing the Minch — Variations on a Theme
Different ships, different places, different faces: Colin Tucker celebrates the unexpected variety on offer to anyone with long..
❯ Read MoreTo Iona by King George V
All of us have a favourite Clyde steamer from the past or a favourite ferry. My own favourites..
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