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Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Glasgow
Right in the centre, the Waverley is the one to know about, a genuine paddle steamer down the Clyde from just £1 for kids five to sixteen (under-fives sail free). Fancy something faster, Seaforce Powerboats does bouncy rides on the Clyde with a doughnut-watching trip thrown in. Further out at Alexandria, Sweeney's Cruise Co runs loch cruises from Balloch, from an hour to a full two-hour island hop, with under-5s free too. A drive out to Falkirk gets you the Falkirk Wheel, a boat trip up and over the world's only rotating boat lift, suited to ages 5 and up. For toddlers, Waverley and Sweeney's both let under-5s sail free, which keeps costs down if plans change. Older children might prefer the pace of Seaforce's powerboat rides or a longer trip out to Callander for the 126-year-old steamship on Loch Katrine, with bikes and a play area to fill the rest of the day. Coach tours from Timberbush in Glasgow or Discover Scotland Tours in Paisley can bolt on a loch cruise if you want the Highlands without driving yourself. The Majestic Line's West Coast cruise out of Dunoon is for ages 12 and up, with meals cooked on board.
9 places 1 free to visit
Discover Scotland Tours Ltd
Paisley · ages 5-15
Small-group coach tours out of Paisley to Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle and the Highlands, with a guide talking you through it all.
from £16.95Seaforce Powerboats
Glasgow · ages 2+
Fast, bouncy boat rides on the Clyde, with a doughnut-watching trip thrown in if you fancy it.
FreeSeven Lochs Wetland Park
Glasgow
Free wetland park with trails, bug hunts and nature crafts across the Glasgow and North Lanarkshire border.
Food on site
from £18.50Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond
Alexandria · up to age 5
Loch cruises from Balloch that run from a quick hour out to a two-hour island hop, with under-5s sailing free.
Bike parkingCafé
from £9.80The Falkirk Wheel
Falkirk · ages 5+
A boat trip up and over the world's only rotating boat lift, with a visitor centre and café either side of it.
Blue badge parkingCaféDog friendlyGift shop+2 more
The Majestic Line (Scotland) Ltd
Dunoon · ages 12+
A small-boat cruise round the West Coast and Hebrides, with meals cooked on board and days ashore to explore.
Food on siteRestaurantWi-Fi
The Steamship Sir Walter Scott Ltd.
Callander
A cruise on a 126-year-old steamship across Loch Katrine, with bikes, a play area and two lochside cafés to fill the rest of the day.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+9 more
from £51Timberbush Tours Glasgow
Glasgow · ages 4-16
Coach tours out of Glasgow into the Highlands and islands, with loch cruises you can bolt on if you fancy.
Group bookings
from £1Waverley Excursions
Glasgow
A trip on a genuine paddle steamer down the Clyde, with under-fives sailing free and kids five to sixteen for just £1.
Accessible toiletBike parkingBooking requiredDog friendly+2 more
Good to know: steam railways & boat trips in Glasgow
Are any of them free?
Yes, Seven Lochs Wetland Park is free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £1 at Waverley Excursions. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find steam railways & boat trips in Paisley, Glasgow, Alexandria, Falkirk, Dunoon and 1 more. Every place we list is in or around Glasgow, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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