Scottish Maritime Museum Vessel MV Kyles

Recognised as one of Britain’s most important historic vessels, MV Kyles is the oldest Clydebuilt vessel still afloat in the UK.
Funding for a full restoration of the vessel became available in 1996, and it was decided to take Kyles back to the 1953 refit when it was changed from steam to diesel power. Work began in 1997 to strip out the sludge tanks, reinstate the original hatch and hatch cover, and replicate the mast and derrick. The wheel house had been removed in the 1970s and this was replicated with help from old photographs of the vessel.
A visit is restricted to fine weather days, but well worth the short walk along the harbour with one of the Museum guides as part of a public tour or pre-booked group visit.