The restoration of the Swan was made possible by the Swan Trust, a group of devoted enthusiasts, who were able to realise their dream of restoring part of Shetland's maritime tradition. Today, the Swan carries many an interested soul upon her deck, including parties of children and members of local sailing clubs. She has taken part recently in the Tall Ships Race, berthing alongside the elegant sailing bequest of many nations.

To look at the Swan now, you would not think that she had ever been anything but seaworthy. However, she was rescued from decay by a very slim margin! The story of her restoration is best told in James R. Nicolson's book, entitled 'The Swan - Shetland's legacy of sail'. This book may be purchased from the Shetland Times Bookshop, Lerwick, Shetland.
To whet your appetite here are a few extracts from the story, from JR Nicolson's book "The Swan - Shetland's Legacy of Sail"