Welcome to our beautiful festive town! Browse in unique independent shops and galleries, dine in award-winning restaurants and cafés, then relax in a boutique hotel or B&B. Download the Discover Helensburgh App to follow the trails and find out all about our historic town. Enjoy beautiful Festive Lights, our local Artisans Craft Market, Mrs Claus […]
Did you know that the award-winning Sugar Boat restaurant in Colquhoun Square gets its name from a shipwreck you can see from Helensburgh – and now you can get up close to the wreck on a boat trip? If you are standing on the Helensburgh promenade looking towards Greenock, you can see a large shape
2024 Festival Traditionally held at the Cove Burgh Hall, the festival brings renowned authors to a local audience, and usually runs over a weekend in November. Please check the Festival’s Facebook Page for full details of all the sessions and the featured authors as these are released. The 11th Cove & Kilcreggan Book Festival was
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2025 Festival The 3rd Reading Minds Helensburgh Book Festival will be held the last weekend in March 2025. A weekend of well-being through books, organised by Helensburgh Community Hub, Jean’s Bothy and Helensburgh & Lomond Carers. More info at https://www.facebook.com/helensburgh.book.festival You may also be interested in …
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TASLA (The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll) The Arts Society is a leading arts education charity with a global network of over 380 Societies, which bring people together through a shared curiosity for arts and crafts. The Helensburgh branch was formed in 1997. TASLA holds ten lectures a year, on a wide range of topics,
liveArgyll deliver a wide range of services for the benefit of local residents and visitors including the new Helensburgh Leisure Centre, Helensburgh Library and the Victoria Halls. Helensburgh Leisure Centre Opened in September 2022, Helensburgh Leisure Centre is situated right on the waterfront of the town. Boasting incredible views for you to appreciate while you
The Maid of the Loch was the last paddle steamer to be built in Britain, and launched on Loch Lomond in 1953. She sailed the Loch for 28 years, and is now undergoing restoration on the slipway at Balloch Pier. Affectionately known as the “Maid”, from her deck or the pier you can enjoy some
Download the Discover Helensburgh App to find out all about our town and its fascinating history! Featuring over 50 places of interest, 8 self-guided trails and family fun activities this is your active travel guide to Helensburgh and its surroundings. Follow a trail to discover the history behind some key buildings, places and the people
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Visit Helensburgh & Lomond in the autumn! Only 45 minutes by train from Glasgow, and within easy reach of both the west coast and central belt of Scotland, Helensburgh & Lomond is the ideal location for an Autumn visit. Visit the gardens at Glenarn, or explore Geilston Garden and Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House (both
Make Helensburgh & Lomond your summer destination! Only 45 minutes by train from Glasgow, and within easy reach of both the west coast and central belt of Scotland, Helensburgh & Lomond is the ideal location for Summer day out. Have an adventure on one of the local trails like the John Muir Way and Three
