There was a remarkable sight on the Clyde on Sunday as a steam ship which once commonly graced our seas had a historic homecoming.

The TS Queen Mary from the 1930s, which gave its name to the ocean liner of the same name, passed the east side of Cumbrae before heading up to Greenock on Sunday afternoon after being towed from the Port of Tilbury in Essex.

The 250 foot ship has been left in a state of disrepair after being left at the docks for years, but a charity backed by Harry Potter film actor Robbie Cochrane has worked its own magic to raise funds to restore the ship and berth her permanently in Glasgow.

The Friends of TS Queen Mary has raised enough funds to maker her seaworthy, but a further £2m is required to complete the restoration.

It is hoped that the elegant vessel can be spruced up and restored to its former glory with a resting place near the Finnieston Crane as an entertainment venue and education centre.

Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland, trustee Iain Smith said: "TS means Turbine Steamer and it was a big innovation when it was built, which really revolutionised marine transport around the world and led to the Atlantic liners around the world.

"It was a historical day - this is the first Clyde steamer to ever come back home, and on both banks of the Clyde, it was lined up with people of all ages, and it was a wonderful thing to see. She is in remarkably good condition after £300,000 was raised to conduct some important repairs, to allow us to get the certificate to get her back home. The vision is to restore her to initial 1933 art deco appearance, externally and as far as possible, internally. The initial plan is to turn her into a fantastic heritage destination."

Picture by Jack Boyle.