Last night (Thursday 3rd October) Waverley Excursions was announced as Glasgow’s Favourite Business at the Glasgow Business Awards 2024.

This award was open to the public vote and we are delighted that Waverley came out top amongst the other five very worthy Glasgow businesses.

Our shore team were accompanied by several Directors in attending the awards event given that Waverley and her crew were in London.

Paul Semple, Waverley Excursions General Manager, commented, “It was a fantastic moment for the whole Waverley Team to be announced as Glasgow’s Favourite Business 2024. The public support for Waverley is wonderful and this award illustrates the affection so many people have for the last of the great Clyde paddle steamers. Waverley was built in Glasgow and no matter where she travels around the UK, she takes the name of this great city with her – Waverley is truly an ambassador for Glasgow.

I want to acknowledge our wonderful officers and crew, office staff, volunteers, and supporters who help make Waverley what she is. But most of all THANK YOU to everyone that voted, sails with us and helps in their own way to preserve a very special ship.”

2024 has been a fantastic year for Waverley having been announced as back in May that the ship is National Flagship of the Year 2024 by National Historic Ships UK.

Waverley is currently operating on the Thames until Sunday 13th October with the final sailings of the season taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October from Glasgow.