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MAID OF THE LOCH is owned by the Loch Lomond Steamship Company, a Charity registered in Scotland No. SC024062. She is undergoing progressive restoration with the ultimate aim of returning her to steam operation on the loch.

The Maid is the last paddle steamer built in Britain and the last in a long line of paddle steamers on the loch, dating back to 1818. In 2004, she officially became an historic ship, being placed on the UK “Designated Vessels List” which recognizes vessels of “substantial heritage merit with regional and local significance”.

A key acheivement for LLSC has been the successful £620,000 rebuild of the Balloch Steam Slipway Complex, now open to the public for the first time in it’s 105 year history.

This website provides information on the Maid’s history, restoration and exciting future. We are sure you will be impressed with the quality of her new facilities and our ambitions for her future.

Site last updated 20-03-2008

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Welcome to the Home Page for the MAID OF THE LOCH, Loch Lomond’s Paddle Steamer. Visit her by the Bonnie, Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond, at Balloch Pier.

The Maid is open to the public as a Restaurant/ Café/ Bar/ Visitor Attraction; and as a totally unique venue for events and functions.

She is open every day 11am – 4pm Easter to October; and on Saturdays and Sundays during winter. There is plenty car parking adjacent, and limited access for the less abled. Admission is free.