WEEKEND visitors to the Maid of the Loch had more than one piece of vintage machinery to feast their eyes on.

Members of the Ayrshire Classic Car Club and the Western Thoroughbreds brought a beautifully-maintained selection of vintage vehicles from across the decades to Balloch for the occasion, ensuring that - for a few hours at least - the Maid herself had quite a few rivals for the attention of the public.

 

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

 

Plenty of those who attended also took the opportunity to step on board the ship to find out more about the work being undertaken to restore the last paddle steamer to be built in Britain.

They also enjoyed the display of model ships created by local resident Lachie Stewart, on display in the Maid's saloon throughout this summer.

 

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

Not a bad view from the bridge

Not a bad view from the bridge

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

 

A Maid spokesperson said: “Thank you to everyone who turned out for the classic car display.

"It was a glorious day and thanks to Ayrshire Classics Car Club and Western Thoroughbreds for sharing these beautiful cars with us.”

 

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

A stunning show of lovingly-restored classic cars brought a big crowd to the Maid of the Loch on Sunday afternoon

 

The Maid is open to the public every weekend throughout the summer.

To find out more about her story, and the ongoing efforts to restore the ship to a condition where, her owners hope, she can sail on Loch Lomond again for the first time since 1981, click here.