Visitor Attractions in Helensburgh and Lomond District
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 […]
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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There are lots of great local business happy to welcome you and your dog! We also have many different types of walks and even run-free dog fields to keep your furry friend entertained. Walks There are a lot of great hill walks available locally such as along the Three Lochs Way, Ben Bouie, and the
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A cup and ring marked rock dating from the Neolithic / Bronze Age (c. 3,000 BC), is on the hills above Helensburgh. Cup and ring marked rocks are often found on the edge of uplands with panoramic views, but there are very few of these rocks in this part of Argyll. This one is on
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Rest & Be Thankful is a famous viewpoint where Glen Kinglas meets Glen Croe in Argyll, Scotland. The Rest, as it is sometimes known, is a mountain pass 803ft above sea level, and is the high point on the route between Loch Long and Loch Fyne, an important link to Scotland’s west coast. The climb
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Helensburgh and Lomond is lucky to be home to two fabulous National Trust for Scotland properties: The Hill House and Geilston Garden. The National Trust for Scotland are an independent charity that protects and shares some of the country’s most precious historic places and natural landscapes on behalf of the people of Scotland. It is
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The Tower Digital Arts Centre in Helensburgh has 3 cinema screens to choose from showing the latest movies and a great program of live performances. The Tower Digital Arts Centre is a charity managed by volunteers. Housed in what was St Columba’s Church, the centre brings arts, heritage, digital experiences and learning together under one
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Scotland’s only submarine museum and education centre, using immersive video and audio to provide learning experiences about the exploits of the submarine service and the people involved. The permanent exhibition is about X51- HMS Stickleback. The X Craft had a unique and daring role in the history of submarines and X51 Stickleback, the centrepiece of
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