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	Science Fair Projects - SS Sir Walter Scott
		The SS Sir Walter Scott is a small white painted steamship that has provided cruises and a ferry service on Loch Katrine in the scenic Trossachs of Scotland for over a century, and is the only surviving screw steamer in regular passenger service in Scotland.
		The Sir Walter Scott is named after the writer Walter Scott, who set his 1810 poem Lady of the Lake, and his novel Rob Roy of 1818 around Loch Katrine.
		Loch Katrine Steamship, Sir Walter Scott - Steamer on Loch Katrine
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/SS_Sir_Walter_Scott (516 words)

	Steamship Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine, Scotland
		Steamship Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine, Scotland
		Loch Katrine was a popular tourist spot in Victorian times and the steamship SS Sir Walter Scott has been sailing on the loch from the Trossachs pier for over 100 years.
		SS Sir Walter Scott was launched on 31st October 1899.
	www.rkingphoto.co.uk /Sir-Walter-Scott-017.htm (142 words)

	Trossachs - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A steamer service started, and the 1900 SS Sir Walter Scott is still going, giving visitors a delightful way to enjoy the scenery while adding to the picturesque view.
		The area is now in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, remaining popular with walkers and cyclists, and for the motorist the winding roads have a certain charm as well as views that make it worth stopping.
		Loch Katrine Steamship, Sir Walter Scott - Steamer on Loch Katrine (http://www.incallander.co.uk/steam.htm)
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Trossachs (221 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Loch Katrine
		The lake of Sir Walter Scott's The Lady of the Lake is Loch Katrine.
		Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (14 August 1771â€“21 September 1832) was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet popular throughout Europe during his time.
		Fly and boat fishing for trout is permitted on the loch from spring to autumn.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Loch-Katrine (555 words)

	SS Sir Walter Scott, Loch Katrine
		The handsome steamship, 'Sir Walter Scott', which sails Loch Katrine in the Trossachs, is named after the author who highlighted the area in his poem of 1810, 'The Lady of the Lake'.
		Cruising on SS Sir Walter Scott provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to share the author's passion for this scenic jewel in the heart of Scotland.
		'Sir Walter Scott' began life at William Denny and Brothers in Dumbarton, but was not launched from the shipyard.
	www.military-art.com /gb10.htm (473 words)

	S. S. Sir Walter Scott
		The Sir Walter Scott made her centenary voyage from the same spot where she has been the sole passenger-carrying vessel since 1900.
		Casting off from her berth at Trossachs pier, the smart white-hulled vessel showed that, even after a century of summer sails on the loch, she had lost none of her Victorian charm and grace.
		The Sir Walter Scott as originally steered from the deck although the vessel now possesses a small bridge forward of the funnel.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/other/ss_walter_scott.htm (847 words)

	Loch Katrine Trossachs Stirling Scotland Sir Walter Scott, cruising Loch Katrine steamship
		Loch Katrine Trossachs Stirling Scotland Sir Walter Scott, cruising Loch Katrine steamship
		The steam ship Sir Walter Scott takes tourists on cruises and trips on the loch - the morning trip plies between Trossachs Pier and Stronachlachar while in the afternoon a shorter cruise of about an hour covers about half the length of the loch.
		The SS Sir Walter Scott was built in 1899 at Denny on the Clyde at Dumbarton, sailed up the river Leven to Loch Lomond, then dismantled and transferred to Loch Katrine.
	www.poppieshotel.com /local-area/loch-katrine.htm (437 words)

	Steaming into Rob Roy Country
		Loch Katrine, which derives its name from the Gaelic cateran, meaning "a Highland robber" is just under 10 miles (16km) long and over a mile (1.6km) wide and has been home to the SS Sir Walter Scott since its launch just over a century ago, in October 1899.
		Screw-steamers such as the SS Sir Walter Scott were once commonplace around Scotland.
		The ship's name is very apt as it plies the very waters which inspired Sir Walter Scott's best-selling poem, The Lady of the Lake.
	www.visitscotland.com /aboutscotland/explorebymap/features/steaming?view=Standard (365 words)

	Stirling visitor attractions, Sir Walter Scott, Braveheart, William Wallace, old town jail, stirling castle, ...
		SS Sir Walter Scott is a passenger service on the sheltered waters of Loch Katrine.
		A link with a gentler era, she is the last screw-driven steamship in service on Scotland's inland waters.
		Its passage takes the SS Sir Walter Scott close to historic sites such as Ellen's Isle, Royal Cottage, Silver Strand, Factor's Island and Portnellan, one of the burial places of the Clan MacGregor - Rob Roy' birthplace, Glengyle House sits near the head of the loch.
	www.stirling.co.uk /attractions/walter.htm (237 words)

	Loch Katrine
		Loch Katrine's dramatic location was the inspiration for Sir Walter Scott's major work, "The Lady of the Lake".
		From early April until late October each year the steamship "Sir Walter Scott" takes passengers from Trossachs Pier on cruises round the loch.
		The SS Sir Walter Scott has been sailing on Loch Katrine since 1900 and is the only surviving screw steamer still in regular passenger service in Scotland.
	www.clyde-valley.com /glasgow/katrine.htm (145 words)

	Trossachs pier & Steamer
		The Trossachs are probably best known for Loch Katrine and it's 100 year old steamship 'SS Sir Walter Scott' which sails daily throughout the season from the picturesque Trossachs pier.
		The Sir Walter Scott was built on Clydeside and was sailed up loch Lomond to Inversnaid where it was dismantled to be drawn overland by teams of horses to Stronachlachar at the western end of Loch Katrine.
		SS Sir Walter Scott Schedules and fares may be found at
	www.trossachs.fsworld.co.uk /trossachs/trossachs-pier.htm (220 words)

	destinations-uk.com
		One of the best known authors of his time—the early 19th century—Sir Walter Scott is credited with rebuilding the Scottish people’s pride in their native land through his poems and novels which romanticized the people in a historical context.
		Sir Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh’s Old Town on August 15, 1771, at 8 Chambers St, now marked with a plaque.
		Scott studied law at Edinburgh University, and in 1799 was made Sheriff-depute of Selkirkshire.
	www.destinations-uk.com /articles.php?link=articles&country=scotland&id=82 (1280 words)

	Loch Katrine Steamship Sir Walter Scott - Steamer on Loch Katrine
		Loch Katrine Steamship Sir Walter Scott is a major attraction to visitors in the Trossachs but few realise the story behind the old steam ship which has plied these waters for over 100 years.
		'SS Sir Walter Scott’ is named after the 19th Century poet who wrote "The Lady of the Lake" and is the last of a series of ships to ply the loch.
		In addition to the scheduled sailing times the Sir Walter Scott is available for private charters, suitable for weddings, corporate entertaining and private parties.
	www.incallander.co.uk /steam.htm (1387 words)

	ipedia.com: SS Sir Walter Scott Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The SS Sir Walter Scott is a small white painted steamship that has provided cruises and a ferry service on Loch Katrine in the scenic Trossachs of Scotland for over a century, and is the only survivi...
		The Sir Walter Scott is named after the writer Walter Scott, author in 1818 of the novel Rob Roy, and has sailed on the loch since 1900.
		The steamer was built by Denny Bros Ltd, fabricated at Dumbarton on the River Clyde, transported by barge up Loch Lomond and overland by horse-drawn cart to Stronachlachar pier on Loch Katrine where she was rebuilt and launched.
	www.ipedia.com /ss_sir_walter_scott.html (389 words)

	GB Marine Art - SS Sir Walter Scott
		The cruises by SS Sir Walter Scott provide the perfect opportunity for visitors from all over the world to explore this tranquil wooded loch mirroring Ben Venue, the dominant mountain at its easterly end.
		When she entered service, the Sir Walter Scott was only one of several such inland-loch steamers offering pleasure sailings.
		To sail on board the Sir Walter Scott with the dramatic visual backdrop slowly unfolding, coupled with the gentle rhythms of the almost-silent steam engine and soft lapping water, makes for an enchanting experience few ever forget.
	www.gbmarineart.com /main_walter.htm (222 words)

	United Kingdom Travel Guide - Best Places to Visit in Scotland -Glasgow and the Trossachs
		The geography of the Trossachs was memorialized in the earliest writings of Sir Walter Scott and it is said that the popularity of this area reflects the interest of Scott's modern-day readers.
		The SS Sir Walter Scott, a 19th century steamship, crosses the Loch to the village of Stronachlachar.
		Cruising on the Sir Walter Scott is pleasant way to experience the beauty of the Trossachs.
	www.thereareplaces.com /guidebook/pdest/uksctgl.htm (508 words)

	B&B in Scotland, Westerton - Sir Walter Scott
		B&B in Scotland, Westerton - Sir Walter Scott
		The 100 year old steamship Sir Walter Scott is 110 feet long, 19 feet wide and weighs 115 tons, and has sailed the waters of Loch Katrine since 1900.
		S.S. Sir Walter Scott was built by Denny Bros Ltd at Dumbarton on the River Clyde, transported by barge up Loch Lomond and then dragged by horse-drawn cart up the unbelievably steep hill from Inversnaid and then overland to Stronachlachar at the west end of Loch Katrine where she was re-assembled and launched.
	www.westerton.co.uk /steam.htm (207 words)

	CALLANDER
		During the Scottish Enlightenment, Sir Walter Scott illuminated the wider world on the beauty of the Trossachs in his poem The Lady of the Lake.
		After it was published in 1810, it was said that the number of carriages passing Loch Katrine rose from 50 the previous year, to 270.
		You don't get too many horse-drawn carriages in these parts nowadays but Sir Walter Scott is still helping people appreciate the area, in the shape of the Victorian steam ship the SS Sir Walter Scott.
	www.scottishpassport.co.uk /content/default.asp?page=s3_168_68 (521 words)

	Gamma Dataware - Leisure Case Studies - Trossachs Pier Complex
		In 2000, Gamma Dataware successfully tendered for the supply of a ticketing system for the SS Sir Walter Scott which saw the implementation of the DOS based forerunner of what is now the Gamma LeisurePOS system.
		The S.S. Sir Walter Scott is the only surviving screw steamer in regular passenger service in Scotland.
		In 2003, Scottish Water, owners of the SS Sir Walter Scott approached Gamma Dataware with a view to upgrading the existing systems to Windows based touch screen units, as well as extending their overall usage of LeisurePOS to encompass the retail, catering and cycle hire facilities at the Loch Katrine Pier complex.
	www.gammadata.com /casestudies.php?s=0&cs=1 (326 words)

	SS Sir Walter Scott Future Secured - News releases archive - Media Centre - Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National ...
		SS Sir Walter Scott Future Secured - News releases archive - Media Centre - Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
		Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority welcomes the financial support announced by the Scottish Executive for the SS Sir Walter Scott over the next two years.
		Gillie Thomson Convenor of the Park Authority said: “We are delighted that the financial support will enable this icon of the National Park to continue to give great pleasure to the many visitors to the Trossachs and the wider Park.
	www.lochlomond-trossachs.org /media/detail.asp?arc=-1&newsid=789 (138 words)

	Macdonald Resorts - Holiday Collection
		SS SIR WALTER SCOTT STEAMER ON LOCH KATRINE
		Forest Hills Lochside Resort is beautifully set in landscaped gardens and woodland on the shores of Loch Ard - ideal for exploring the magnificent Trossachs, Scotland's first National Park.
		Nearby, you can explore the Trossachs on the foot, horseback or mountain bike, or board the famous SS Sir Walter Scott for a cruise on Loch Katrine.
	www.macdonald-resorts.co.uk /holidaycollection/forest_hills.html (336 words)

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		SS Great Western was the first purpose-built steamship to initiate regularly scheduled trans-Atlantic crossings, starting in 1838.
		SS Explorer is the last remaining steam trawler in Britain.
		She was built in Aberdeen, including the last steam engine built there, and was launched in 1955 as a fishery research vessel.
	www.edinformatics.com /inventions_inventors/steam_boat.htm (1239 words)

	Tour Britain - Inspirational Landscapes - Sir Walter Scott - VisitBritain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Sir Walter Scott was fired from his earliest years by a patriotic love of his native Scotland – ‘Caledonia’ - which he eulogised in The Lay of the Last Minstrel: ‘O Caledonia!
		The mansion is open to the public and it's certainly worth visiting Scott's View: the writer's favourite picnic spot opens up panoramic vistas of the Eildon Hills.
		The landscapes of Scott's Borders and Trossachs are a paradise for outdoor pursuits, from bird-watching to quad bike riding.
	www.visitbritain.com /VB3-de-AT/experiences/Tour/inspirational_landscapes/sir_walter_scott.aspx (361 words)

	mediaoffice - news
		Sir William McAlpine a lifelong steam enthusiast who has been involved in a number of similar restoration ventures is Chairman of the Trust.
		The Steamship Sir Walter Scott, which welcomes aboard almost 100,000 visitors annually, is one of the key attractions in Scotland and the Trust will build upon the work already done by Scottish Water to preserve and operate this unique ship for future generations”
		The Steamship Sir Walter Scott and the other facilities at Loch Katrine continue to be extremely popular with coach parties and independent travellers and there is growing demand for the vessel and the setting as a venue for weddings and other special events.
	www.scotexchange.net /news_item.htm?newsID=34100 (1248 words)

	Book by Sir Walter Scott - Ivanhoe - 0140620508 sale books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Instead a wood-burning, steam-powered boat named the SS Sir Walter Scott offers local tourist transport.All ships in the UK must record a measured mile for sea-worthiness.
		This artikel Loch_Katrine is licensed under the GNU free Documentation License.
		Sir Walter Scott Mark Weinstein Alison Lumsden Walter Sir Scott - The Pirate - 0748605762
	www.isbncheck.com /885372_sir-walter-scott_1585152560alegendofmontrosesalebooks.html (226 words)

	Fusion Marine - News - Fish farm alliance brings benefits to the sector
		The 23.5m by 2.2m pontoon for the Steamship Sir Walter Scott Ltd is made from recycled plastic and polyethylene (PE) and will be used by a smaller sister vessel operated by the company, Ellen’s Isle.
		The 28-seater vessel, which was commissioned this year, can be used by visitors who may have just missed the departure of the SS Sir Walter Scott, or who could not get on because it is full, or who simply want to go on a shorter trip.
		The loch is famous for being the principal source of Glasgow’s water supply and the pontoon is ideal for coping with the fluctuating water levels.
	www.fusionmarine.co.uk /news_lochkatrine.html (428 words)

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