Leaving Kyle pier behind, Waverley sets off for Portree, the main town on Skye. A ship's funnels are an important part of its identity and Waverley has reverted to the original LNER colour scheme of red/black with the white stripe. During her working life, they received a new livery following each change of ownership: BTC buff, then MacBraynes' Red with rampant lions. The hull and paddleboxes have also been restored to their 1947 colours, making her one of the most photogenic ships afloat.