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January 28, 2005
Trossachs steamship saved
The Loch Katrine steamship, ‘Sir Walter Scott’, is to get 85,000 pounds for emergency repairs, plus 200,000 pounds for running costs during the next two years. Further funds should be available so that the steamer continues as the central attraction of the Trossachs. Scottish Water have handed over the boat to a charitable trust.
It is a pity that Glengyle House, Rob Roy’s birthplace at the other end of Loch Katrine was not saved as well (see 19 November).
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4215269.stm
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/html/news/2005/8walterscott_f.htm
www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2005/01/28104826
Posted by Simon Holledge at January 28, 2005 07:20 PM
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Simon
I note with anger that some idiots have hacked Gareth's Campaign for an English Parliament blog. I've backed up my template just in case. They had also visited my site, presumably through Gareth's link.
Not sure how the heck they do that. Hope Gareth can fix. Using this as cannot find your email.
Stuart
Posted by: Stuart Dickson at January 28, 2005 07:49 PM
Thanks, I have emailed you.
Posted by: Simon Holledge at January 28, 2005 08:58 PM
Is Loch Katrine under the command of Captain Spooner, perchance?
Posted by: Vicus Scurra at January 28, 2005 10:06 PM
Ken, Thanks and welcome!
Uh . . . is this a reference to the Mary Celeste? Actually Loch Katrine is a wide area of water (hence the involvement of the company Scottish Water) and the 'Sir Walter Scott' is a boat (rather than a well-known author). Sorry if this wasn't clear!
Posted by: Simon Holledge at January 28, 2005 10:26 PM
Yes, it was clear really, I was just being perverse.
Posted by: Vicus Scurra at January 29, 2005 08:07 AM
Ken, your comments on the many issues we cover would be much appreciated. We have great respect for your special 'Hampshire Green' perspective on British political events.
Posted by: Simon Holledge at January 29, 2005 01:36 PM