Helensburgh is famous for its tree lined streets and in particular the spectacular cherry blossom that graces the town every Spring, usually in late April. Helensburgh’s trees are the only urban tree collection included in the National Tree Collections of Scotland. Pink and white cherry blossom line several streets in the town – White Cherry trees […]
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Helensburgh and Lomond has everything you need to organise your dream wedding or celebration. Argyll and Bute Council also has a fantastic website covering the legal requirements and the types of ceremonies available, including civil ceremonies and renewals of vows, as well as ideas to make your ceremony unique such as handfasting. Directory of Helensburgh
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Helensburgh and Lomond has lots of great bike trails including both on-road and off-road routes. Roads and Cycle Paths There are lots of routes in this area. 2 short on-road trails have been developed by the John Muir Way – the Glen Fruin Loop and the Helensburgh to Balloch Loop. For a signposted trail with
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The Loch Lomond and Cowal Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails, is a 57 mile route across the Cowal peninsula. Traditionally traversed from Portavadie in the south to Inveruglas on the shores of Loch Lomond, the last section of the route from Lochgoilhead via Arrochar to Inveruglas passes into Helensburgh and Lomond district. Over 90%
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The West Highland Way runs 96 miles (154 km) from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow in the south, to Fort William in the north. It was officially opened on 6 October 1980, and celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2020. The section from Rowardennan to Inverarnan passes through Helensburgh and Lomond District. The Way starts
The John Muir Way runs 134 miles (215km) from Dunbar on the East Coast to Helensburgh on the West. It is one of Scotland’s Great Trails and runs through a variety of terrains and landscapes, from beaches and hills to cities and parks. The full trail is suitable for walkers and cyclists (with some alternate
Helensburgh has a tremendous heritage – famous residents, an interesting history, splendid architecture and a beautiful streets. Find out more from the Helensburgh Heritage Trust. Famous Residents John Logie Baird – Helensburgh-born inventor of television – and much more! Henry Bell – introduced Europe’s first commercial steamship, hotelier, tourism pioneer and first provost of the
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Geilston House, Gardens and Estate were gifted to the National Trust for Scotland in 1989 by the previous owner, Miss Elizabeth Hendry. The Garden dates back over 200 years, and features a walled garden with a huge Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) on the lawn. There is a 40m long herbaceous perennial border, and a contrasting woodland area
The Friends of Geilston (FoG) are a membership organisation set up to promote, protect and preserve Geilston Garden, House and Estate in Cardross, as an NTS property, to benefit the local community and visitors from further afield. This beautiful NTS property has a walled garden, woodland walk and demonstration kitchen garden with vegetable and fruit
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Balmillig B&B The best of both city and country with wonderful outdoor opportunities nearby while Glasgow with its city attractions is only 40 mins away
