We've had a dig through the archives for photos showing Scots enjoying their yearly holiday.
Back then, Central station was queued round the corner as holidaymakers eagerly awaited a train that would transport their entire family on a delightful vacation away from the bustling city.Rothesay used to be known as Glasgow-by-the-sea but improved transport links have encouraged visitors from further afield, which has boosted the resort's popularity and the local economy.
The car ferry, which crosses the Kyles of Bute from Wemyss Bay, booked eight vehicles at the Spring Bank Holiday in 1953 and by 1955 the figure had risen to 212. The resort provides traditional entertainment such as the Winter Gardens, the Pavilion Ballrooms and Punch & Judy shows on the beach, as well as three cinemas.Orderly queue of passengers for train to Wemyss Bay, Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 17th July 1948.
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