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A new river bus service is being launched on the River Clyde this summer, linking Glasgow city centre with Pacific Quay and Braehead. And, following successful trials last year, daily sightseeing trips from Pacific Quay, to Braehead and Clydebank are also being re-launched.

These services are among the latest initiatives from Clyde Waterfront, (www.clydewaterfront.com) the public sector partnership established to support the River Clyde’s revitalisation as a world class waterfront location, through a projected £5-6 billion of public and private investment in economic, social and environmental regeneration projects.

The new river bus service, called River Link, will be operated by Clyde Cruises, using its vessel the MV Fencer, which carries up to 33 passengers.

Running until 10 September, five days a week (Wednesday – Sunday), the MV Fencer will offer at least three daily return services from the pontoon at Braehead Shopping Centre via the Science Centre Pontoon at Pacific Quay to the Broomielaw in the city centre.

Clyde Cruises’ other vessel, the MV Cruiser, will restart daily sightseeing trips from the Glasgow Science Centre pontoon, with stops at Braehead and Clydebank’s Titan Crane, also until 10 September. The sightseeing trips are closely linked to the ‘Clyde Heritage Guide’ which offers twelve areas to explore along a thirteen mile stretch of the Clyde, highlighting visitor attractions and historic places of interest with travel information, web links and maps (www.clydewaterfrontheritage.com).

Councillor Philip Braat, Deputy Executive Member for Business and the Economy, Glasgow City Council, said: “The Clyde made Glasgow and Glasgow made the Clyde. The river is on the up again, and leisure and tourism will play an increasingly big part of Clyde Waterfront’s new economy. We want to encourage operators like Clyde Cruises to develop new services for the upper stretch of the river.”

The strategic partners behind Clyde Waterfront are the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, Renfrewshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Council and Scottish Enterprise. The project has been accorded National Priority status and is a key driver of Scotland’s economic development in the 21st century.

Further information on the river bus service and sightseeing tours is available by visiting www.clydecruises.com or calling 01475 721 281.