River Clyde seaplane service
Location
Pacific Quay & SECC, Pacific Quay
Description
Britain’s first seaplane airline provides a service from the river Clyde in the centre of Glasgow to Oban and Tobermory. The service was launched in Summer 2007 and is Europe’s only seaplane service operating from a city centre.
For the previous two years, Loch Lomond Seaplanes Ltd was operating Scotland’s first commercial seaplane service from Loch Lomond, providing a popular facility for the conference, event and city break markets. In 2007 regular flights started from a seaplane terminal close to Glasgow’s Science Centre. Initially flights were scheduled to Oban, but in 2008, regular flights are also available to Tobermory
The company is keen to expand its services and believes the creation of a new River Clyde seaplane service would add to the regeneration of the river. In time, it is hoped that regular flights to destinations such as Arran and Bute will be added.
Cost
The introduction and development of the service involves total investment of £1.5 million with the creation of around 20 jobs.
Current status
Launched August 07.
Timescale
Launched
Lead partner
Loch Lomond Seaplanes Ltd
Project team
Varis Engineering (pontoon supplier)
Website
Loch Lomond Seaplanes
Contact details
David West, Loch Lomond Seaplanes, 0870 242 1457, davidwest@lochlomondseaplanes.com