Discover Mackintosh on board the Waverley

Fiona Howard • Published 15 Jul 2010 09:30

HELENSBURGH'S long connection with the paddle steamer Waverley is being further enhanced through a series of special visits to the town next month.

Visitors will be able to combine two of the West of Scotland's most-loved treasures - Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Waverley.

Passengers can set sail this summer for a cultural twist on the annual outing 'doon the watter' and discover Mackintosh's domestic masterpiece, The Hill House in Helensburgh.

Every Saturday until August 21, the Waverley will be offering a combined ticket for a one way sailing to Helensburgh with entry to The Hill House for special discounted price of £19.

The Hill House was originally designed for the publisher William Blackie and is now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.

Sitting high above the Clyde, it is home to original Mackintosh furniture and offers a visually stunning example of Mackintosh's domestic architecture and interior design.

The beautiful garden has also been sympathetically restored to the early design suggested by Mackintosh.

Stuart Robertson, director of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, said: "This is the perfect opportunity to discover Mackintosh's wonderful architecture. I can't think of a better way to travel to The Hill House than on the historic Waverley and I'm sure Mackintosh would have enjoyed a sail along the River Clyde to admire the spectacular views of his home country."

Captain Andy O'Brian said: "Waverley is embedded in the traditional Glasgow Fair celebrations and we are delighted to welcome Mackintosh enthusiasts onboard.

"We are sure that they will enjoy seeing another of Glasgow's great historic attractions as they sail to Helensburgh."

To book tickets, phone 0845 130 4647 or book online at

www.waverleyexcursions. co.uk. Tickets cost £19 for

adults. Children travel free on the Waverley and entry to

The Hill House costs £5.95, please email details of child

numbers to info@waverleyexcursions.co.uk, Waverley departs Glasgow Science Centre pontoon at 10am and arrives at Helensburgh noon. The Hill House opens 1.30 - 5.30pm. For further information on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, visit www.glasgowmackintosh.com

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