David MacBrayne is a limited company owned by the Scottish Government. Formed in 1851 as the private shipping company David Hutcheson & Co. with three partners, David Hutcheson, Alexander Hutcheson and David MacBrayne, it passed in 1878 to David MacBrayne.
David MacBrayne vessels Clansman and Loch Seaforth pass at Mallaig in 1971.
MacBrayne Bedford VAS bus at Ardrishaig 1970, when MacBrayne buses operated in many parts of the west coast and islands
MacBrayne Bedford S-type lorry in snow south of Portree, 3 April 1968
Caledonian Steam Packet Company
The Caledonian Steam Packet Company provided a scheduled shipping service, carrying freight and passengers, on the west coast of Scotland. Formed in 1889 to complement the services of the Caledonian Railway, the company expanded by taking over rival ferry companies. In 1973, they were merged with MacBraynes as Caledonian MacBrayne.
PS Caledonia in 1960, in CSP yellow and black funnel livery
PS Waverley in 1970, funnels in CSP livery with red lion rampant
PS Waverley restored to its original LNER livery
Paddle Steamer Duchess of Montrose