Festive Shopping

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 at The Hill House, and Santa’s Submarine Experience. Make sure to stock up on sweet treats from the fabulous Artist Patisserie, awarded Best Luxury Dessert Shop in Scotland again in 2024. You can also vote for your favourite shop window in the best-dressed window competition.

There are lots of fabulous activities on over the festive season, including concerts, markets, Hogmanay Ceilidh’s or even the New Year’s Day Dook! Our What’s On Calendar has the most up to date listing of local events.

With regular direct trains from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and on the West Highland Line, Helensburgh is the perfect destination for a fabulous festive weekend!