Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Excursion cruise on Firth of Clyde and Loch Long on SCOTIA in 1886

 The summer holidays were inaugurated on Wednesday by a pleasure trip in the “SCOTIA” (Capt. Gillies), which sailed from Ardrossan for Loch Long, touching at intermediate ports.   The weather being most favourable a considerable number of passengers availed themselves of this fine trip.

   Unlike the watering places along the Firth of Clyde, the shores of Loch Long during the last forty years present no progress.   The classic village of Ardentinny appears to have no increase.   The view of Lochgoilhead and Carrick Castle in the distance, the sterile shores and the picturesque grandeur of the scenery, afforded the greatest interest to the passengers.   The “Cobbler” showed seams of snow near the summit.   This uniquely-shaped mountain, at the entrance to Glencoe, excited much interest.   The palatial residence of Mr. Coats at Blairmore attracted particular attention.