HELLO Spring
Make Helensburgh & Lomond your gateway to Argyll this spring!
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 Spring day out. The town of Helensburgh is known as the ‘Garden City of the Clyde’, famous for its tree-lined streets and the spectacular Cherry Blossom that flowers every year. Enjoy the gardens at Glenarn, or explore Geilston Garden and Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House (both National Trust for Scotland). Visit for the day to browse in our unique shops, or relax in fabulous cafés and restaurants.
In Spring 2022 we were delighted to welcome blogger Sam Grant with husband Alex and Westie Casper, aka the Wee White Dug, to experience Helensburgh, the ‘Garden City of the Clyde‘. As well as seeing our fabulous cherry blossom, they visited local gardens at Glenarn in Rhu and Geilston at Cardross, and took in a boat trip on the Clyde and a visit to the famous Hill House by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Casper got a smart bow-tie and some other goodies at Tweedie from their Dapper Dogs range. There was lots of eating on the trip, at Beachcomber Cafe at Kidston Park, Sugar Boat, The Park Pavilion, The Artist Patisserie and Cattle and Creel, and boutique accommodation and hearty breakfasts at the gorgeous Riva Boutique Restaurant Bar & Hotel on Helensburgh’s seafront.
You can read about all the trip and see all their fabulous photos at the blog on their website or at their Facebook Page. You can also follow the Wee White Dug on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
Spring Events (March-May)
March
27marAll Day28Helensburgh Book FestivalHelensburgh
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Reading Minds – A weekend of well-being through books on the West Coast of Scotland, organised by Helensburgh Community Hub, Jean’s Bothy and Helensburgh &
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Reading Minds – A weekend of well-being through books on the West Coast of Scotland, organised by Helensburgh Community Hub, Jean’s Bothy and Helensburgh & Lomond Carers.
Save the date!
More Info https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569626785637
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Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
27mar13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu
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Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com
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Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com Suggested donation £15. Doors open 12.30 (except 22 March 2.45pm)
2026
1pm – Friday 30th January: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano)
3pm – Sunday 22 March Flutes Unlimited (no catering)
1pm – Friday 27th March: Ryan Corbett (Accordian)
1pm – Friday 24th April: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello, Stephen Adam – Piano
1pm – Friday 29th May: Tony Moffatt – Violin, Stephen Adam-Piano
1pm – Friday 25th September: Ida Pelliccioli – Piano
1pm – Friday 30th October: Daniel Ciubano – Piano
1pm – Friday 27th November: tbc
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Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
27mar19:30Games Night at Gibson HallGarelochhead
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save the date!
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save the date!
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Gibson Hall
Garelochhead, Argyll and Bute, G84 0AT
28mar09:3012:30Luss Clean-Up DayLuss
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Annual Community Litter Pick – dress warm and bring your waterproofs and gardening gloves, Hi-vis vests, litter pickers and bin bags provided. Meet at The
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Annual Community Litter Pick – dress warm and bring your waterproofs and gardening gloves, Hi-vis vests, litter pickers and bin bags provided. Meet at The Village Rest
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28mar10:0015:00Spring Craft Fair in HelensburghHelensburgh
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Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, Fairs hosted at The Bridge at Helensburgh Parish Church include popup tearoom in aid of CHAS. 28
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Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, Fairs hosted at The Bridge at Helensburgh Parish Church include popup tearoom in aid of CHAS.
28 March – Helensburgh Sailing Club
25th April – The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church
16th May – The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church
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28mar10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square
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Held second and last Saturday of the month. Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and
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Held second and last Saturday of the month. Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats, cheese, jams, pies, handmade confectionery and craft stalls
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Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
28mar10:3012:00Arrochar Parish Church Spring FairArrochar
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Arrochar Parish Church Spring Fair will be held at the Three Villages Hall in Arrochar
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Arrochar Parish Church Spring Fair will be held at the Three Villages Hall in Arrochar
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28mar11:0015:00Hermitage PTA Spring Table Top SaleHelensburgh
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Table Booking is now open on Eventbrite £10.00 for a single table, £22.50 for a corner table (plus booking fee) The PTA event is a
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Table Booking is now open on Eventbrite £10.00 for a single table, £22.50 for a corner table (plus booking fee)
The PTA event is a great mix of stalls selling everything from cupboard clear outs to handmade artisan crafts. With 80 stalls under one roof, we’ve got something for all tastes and budgets. Plus lots of family fun including tombola, cake and second hand bike sale!
Free entry. Table hire proceeds will go back to supporting school clubs. Contact ptahermitageacademy@gmail.com
Book a table https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hermitage-academy-table-top-sale-and-spring-fair-tickets-1982609778217
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28mar11:0015:00Macrame Workshop and Pop Up ShopHelensburgh
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Come along and visit Argyll Abode at the beautiful Burgh Yard Helensburgh for their first Pop Up shop and Macrame workshop on Saturday 28th March.
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Come along and visit Argyll Abode at the beautiful Burgh Yard Helensburgh for their first Pop Up shop and Macrame workshop on Saturday 28th March.
The pop up will be open 11am-3pm and Kirsty will be hosting a macrame workshop from 12pm – 2pm (booking necessary for workshop)
Christopher of Swashbuckle Art will have his wonderful and unique Sea Urchin lamps and Kirsty of Argyll Abode will her have macrame wall art.
Book workshop tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/macrame-workshop-tickets-1983973539263
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Burgh Yard
28mar11:00LCCO Orchestra Spring ConcertHelensburgh
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Saturday 28th March at 11am in the Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh. Come and join us on a magic musical journey with a focus on
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Saturday 28th March at 11am in the Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh.
Come and join us on a magic musical journey with a focus on TV and movie favourites in recognition of the invention of television by John Logie Baird in 1926.
We will play a wide selection of classical and popular music including the theme tunes from the Muppets, the Pink Panther, Thunderbirds, Match of the Day, Largo by Dvorak (which you will remember as the advert for a loaf of bread) and The Second Waltz by Dmitri Shostakovich.
Entry is free and there are raffle prizes to be won while you enjoy tea, coffee and home baked cakes.
What more could you ask for on a Saturday morning? Come and enjoy the fun and the music!
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28mar19:30Helensburgh Orchestral Society ConcertHelensburgh
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Title: Helensburgh Orchestra Spring ConcertAn orchestral programme: Verdi: Nabucco Overture, Beethoven: Violin Concerto, soloist Annabel Stevens, Schumann: Symphony No 1Tickets: From Orchestra Members,
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Title: Helensburgh Orchestra Spring Concert
An orchestral programme: Verdi: Nabucco Overture, Beethoven: Violin Concerto, soloist Annabel Stevens, Schumann: Symphony No 1
Tickets: From Orchestra Members, North-North-West shop and Destination Helensburgh; and at the door (cash or card)
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29mar12:0016:00Boat Jumble Sale at RNCYCRhu Marina
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The RNCYC will be hosting a Boat Jumble Sale on Sunday 29 March from 12-4. This is an open event and anyone looking to sell gear or
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The RNCYC will be hosting a Boat Jumble Sale on Sunday 29 March from 12-4. This is an open event and anyone looking to sell gear or to purchase things for their boat would be welcome. There will be Tea/Coffee & Home Baking available.
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Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club
The Clubhouse, Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8NG
29mar14:00Music at Three Villages HallArrochar
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ANDREW CADIE – Acoustic Set (Soul and Folk Songs) March 29 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm Join 3 Villages Hall for an afternoon concert
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ANDREW CADIE – Acoustic Set (Soul and Folk Songs) March 29 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Join 3 Villages Hall for an afternoon concert of soul and folk songs with Andrew Cadie.
Adult Tickets (£12) / Book Concession Tickets (£8) https://threevillageshall.scot/whats-on-event/andrew-cadie-acoustic-set-soul-and-folk-songs/
Tickets also available on the door.
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29mar19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh
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All concerts start at 7pm and last about an hour. Entry is free although there is a retiring collection to help pay for the series.
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All concerts start at 7pm and last about an hour. Entry is free although there is a retiring collection to help pay for the series.
21 September 2025 – Lea Shaw (Mezzo-soprano) with Derek Clark (piano)
19 October 2025 – Mackintosh Ensemble present ‘Life Cycles’
26 October 2025 – 60th Anniversary Season Opening concert – Helensburgh Hymnfest
30 November 2025 – Anthony Moffat (Violin) with Derek Clark (piano) ‘ Vive la France!’
21 December 2025 – 7.30pm – ‘Come and Sing’ Christmas Concert
25 January 2026 – Mozart – Gran Partita K.361 (Serenade for 13 wind instruments)
22 February 2026 – Jamie MacDougall (tenor) 60 years in Song
15 March 2026 – Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’
29 March 2026 – Lomond School
26 April 2026 – Music for friends – Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor
31 May 2026 – Sean Nelis – Requiem
28 June 2026 – Kilted tenors
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Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
April
01apr19:30North Clyde Archaeological Society TalksHelensburgh
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A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated. 2025-2026 Season
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A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated.
2025-2026 Season
1 October Jim Glazzard: Tested in the fire: Exploring the world of Viking Age Silver workers through Experimental Archaeology
5 November Andy Jepson: Stobs Camp-Art and Creativity in a Barbed-Wire World.
3 December John Reid: The Romans in Scotland and the loss of the IXth Legion
4 February Dugie McInnes: Lumps, Bumps and Fairy Tales
4 March Edie Stewart: Once our hills were ringing: challenging notions of wildness in the contemporary and post medieval shieling landscape
1 April Joanna Richie: The Discovery of Anachronism through Archaeology
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Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
03apr10:30Good Friday Walk of WitnessHelensburgh
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Starting at Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre. 10:30.Or Join at St Joseph’s (approx 11am)Route – Civic Centre, the Hub, St Joseph’s, Helensburgh Baptist
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Starting at Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre. 10:30.
Or Join at St Joseph’s (approx 11am)
Route – Civic Centre, the Hub, St Joseph’s, Helensburgh Baptist Church, URC, St Michael’s, Helensburgh Parish Church. 1.5 miles. (walking pace with stops at each church)
Followed by Tea/Coffee and Hot Cross Buns at Helensburgh Baptist Church. All welcome for all or part of the route.
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03apr(apr 3)11:0006(apr 6)16:00Geilston Garden Easter Egg TrailCardross
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Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win your chocolate-y reward! It’s £5 per trail plus booking fee, please book in advance Friday
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Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win your chocolate-y reward! It’s £5 per trail plus booking fee, please book in advance Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April from 11am–4pm! (usual admission prices apply).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-egg-trail-at-geilston-garden-tickets-1982289090030
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03apr19:00Good Friday Evening ServiceHelensburgh
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Good Friday Evening Service – “The Cross of Christ”.Friday 3rd April 7pmHelensburgh Parish ChurchThis is a traditional style reflective service of readings
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Good Friday Evening Service – “The Cross of Christ”.
Friday 3rd April 7pm
Helensburgh Parish Church
This is a traditional style reflective service of readings and well known hymns for choir and congregation to prepare us for Easter. Derek Clark will accompany the service with music from Bach and Mozart. All Welcome.
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Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
04aprAll Day05Springfest at Loch Lomond ShoresLoch Lomond Shores
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Celebrate Loch Lomond Shores at their annual Spring Festival
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Celebrate Loch Lomond Shores at their annual Spring Festival
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04apr11:0015:00Easter Fun in Hermitage ParkHelensburgh
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Join Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre Events and Friends of Hermitage Park for a fantastic family-friendly day out filled with Easter fun for everyone in the community.One
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Join Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre Events and Friends of Hermitage Park for a fantastic family-friendly day out filled with Easter fun for everyone in the community.
One of the highlights of the day will be the FREE Easter Egg Trail for children! Follow the trail around the park, complete the challenge, and win an Easter egg prize.
Parents – don’t forget to register your child for the FREE Easter Trail on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-in-hermitage-park-easter-egg-trail-tickets-1985051675999
A huge thank you to Helensburgh Toyota, who have graciously donated the Easter eggs that children will receive as prizes.
Let’s come together and make Easter in Helensburgh a fun-filled day for all. Bring the family, enjoy the park, and celebrate Easter with the community!
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Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU
04apr(apr 4)12:0005(apr 5)16:00Easter Weekend Fete at Rosneath Castle ParkRosneath
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Join Rosneath Castle Park for a fun-filled Easter weekend packed with family activities, entertainment and springtime celebrations. Saturday brings a lively Easter Street Party with live
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Join Rosneath Castle Park for a fun-filled Easter weekend packed with family activities, entertainment and springtime celebrations.
Saturday brings a lively Easter Street Party with live music, food and drink, local stalls, and a dedicated children’s fun zone featuring crafts, games, egg decorating, Easter Bunny appearances and animal encounters.
Sunday offers a relaxed, family-focused Easter Egg Hunt, plus games, crafts and our popular egg-rolling race.
A full weekend of Easter fun for all ages. Tickets will go on sale Friday 20th February https://www.rosneathcastle.co.uk/2026-events-calendar/
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04apr14:00Easter Egg HuntHelensburgh
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Helensburgh Parish Church Easter family event, Ages 4-11, with a bake sale and raffle in aid of the Family Holiday Charity
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Helensburgh Parish Church Easter family event, Ages 4-11, with a bake sale and raffle in aid of the Family Holiday Charity
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Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
05apr09:30Easter Sunday Egg RollingHelensburgh
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Traditional Short All Age service followed by egg rolling Hermitage Park at the Sundial near the Cenotaph. Bring your own coloured hard boiled eggs. Fun for families, all
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Traditional Short All Age service followed by egg rolling Hermitage Park at the Sundial near the Cenotaph. Bring your own coloured hard boiled eggs. Fun for families, all welcome.
Organised by Helensburgh Baptist Church
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Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU
06apr19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh
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Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm hosted by the Beachcomber Cafe at
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Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm hosted by the Beachcomber Cafe at Kidston Park. Musicians, singers and listeners welcome (including under 18s)
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The Beachcomber Cafe, Kidston Park
Kidston Dr, Helensburgh, G84 8QB
08apr19:30HGHS Spring Flower ShowHelensburgh
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Exhibitors can set up from 6.30pm onwards. Craigend Nursery will also be bringing herbs for sale.Doors open at 7pm, talk begins at 7.30pm.Refreshments at 8.30pm.All
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Exhibitors can set up from 6.30pm onwards. Craigend Nursery will also be bringing herbs for sale.
Doors open at 7pm, talk begins at 7.30pm.
Refreshments at 8.30pm.
All welcome, £5 for visitors and free for members.
Full details will be at the HGHS website.
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09aprAll Day27JLBTV100 ExhibitionHelensburgh
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9-27 April 2026 @ Burgh Yard, West Princes St, Helensburgh Celebrating the centenary of the invention of television by
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9-27 April 2026 @ Burgh Yard, West Princes St, Helensburgh
Celebrating the centenary of the invention of television by John Logie Baird.
Exhibition featuring the working replica mechanical television invented by JLB and built by University of Strathclyde.
See the website https://jlbtv100.org/and social media for opening times.
Please contact info@JLBTV100.org for group visits.
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Burgh Yard
09apr19:00JLBTV100 LecturesHelensburgh
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‘My Life in TV’ – The JLB TV100 Lectures – Wednesdays in April at Helensburgh Community Hub at 7pm – Free to attend.
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‘My Life in TV’ – The JLB TV100 Lectures – Wednesdays in April at Helensburgh Community Hub at 7pm – Free to attend.
Come along to hear local people talking about their life in TV and get a behind the scenes insight into what goes into making television and what it is like to work in television. This is an ideal opportunity for students who might want to pursue a career in television to ask questions, find out what it is really like to work in TV and how to break into the industry.
Talks include:
Ali Mills BBC Scotland and beyond – 35 years designing sets for Television in Entertainment and the Arts
Mike Edwards This is the News!
Stewart Noble The Life of John Logie Baird
Andrew Turnbull From Stage Crew to Studio Control: My Journey into Broadcast Television
Check the JLBTV100 website for the final schedule https://jlbtv100.org/
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Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
11apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square
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Held second and last Saturday of the month. Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and
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Held second and last Saturday of the month. Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats, cheese, jams, pies, handmade confectionery and craft stalls
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Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
14apr10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2025-2026 EventsHelensburgh
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The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/
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The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/ to find out about Membership! Lectures are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month At Victoria Halls, Helensburgh at 10.30am, with coffee available beforehand from 10am.
9th September 2025 From Downton to Gatsby By Andrew Prince
14th October 2025 The Baroque Country House by Amy Lim
11th November 2025 Tintoretto, painter of the people by Julia Musgrave
9th December 2024 Christmas Ghosts by Kirsty Hartsiosis
13th January 2026 The History of Opera by Jamie Hayes
10th February 2026 The Glasgow Girls by Elaine Hansen
10th March 2026 Bad Behaviour by Mark Fisher
14th April 2026 Poetry, Passion and Painting by Michael Howard
12th May 2026 The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial by Mark Cottle
9th June 2026 History of Embroidery by Susan Kay-Williams
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15apr19:00JLBTV100 LecturesHelensburgh
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‘My Life in TV’ – The JLB TV100 Lectures – Wednesdays in April at Helensburgh Community Hub at 7pm – Free to attend.
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‘My Life in TV’ – The JLB TV100 Lectures – Wednesdays in April at Helensburgh Community Hub at 7pm – Free to attend.
Come along to hear local people talking about their life in TV and get a behind the scenes insight into what goes into making television and what it is like to work in television. This is an ideal opportunity for students who might want to pursue a career in television to ask questions, find out what it is really like to work in TV and how to break into the industry.
Talks include:
Ali Mills BBC Scotland and beyond – 35 years designing sets for Television in Entertainment and the Arts
Mike Edwards This is the News!
Stewart Noble The Life of John Logie Baird
Andrew Turnbull From Stage Crew to Studio Control: My Journey into Broadcast Television
Check the JLBTV100 website for the final schedule https://jlbtv100.org/
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Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
16apr17:30Cinema ScreeningsHelensburgh
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Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
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Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Forthcoming in 2026 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
James Acaster 26th March 17.30
NT Live The Audience 16th April 17.30
Molly vs The Machines 21st May 17.30
Everybody to Kenmure St 28th May 18.00
NT Live Les Liaisons Dangereuses 25th June 17.30
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18apr10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh
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Beach Cleans with Helensburgh Community Council and Plastic Free Helensburgh. Equipment provided, please bring suitable gloves. See you there, Make Helensburgh Beautiful! Even if you can only
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Beach Cleans with Helensburgh Community Council and Plastic Free Helensburgh. Equipment provided, please bring suitable gloves. See you there, Make Helensburgh Beautiful! Even if you can only manage 30 minutes come along, it all makes a difference.
Helensburgh Pier – Third Saturday of the month at 10-11.30am. Meet at Helensburgh pier. Saturday 21 March / 16 May / 18 July / 15 August
Helensburgh East Bay – Meet at East Bay opposite Tesco Garage – Saturday 18 April / 20 June / 19 September
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Helensburgh Pier
18apr10:0016:00Helensburgh Art Club One Day SaleHelensburgh
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Helensburgh Art Club one-day sale at the Victoria Halls in Helensburgh. A host of original work by members, framed and unframed, all for sale!
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Helensburgh Art Club one-day sale at the Victoria Halls in Helensburgh. A host of original work by members, framed and unframed, all for sale!
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19apr10:0015:00Road Smart EventHelensburgh
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Find out how to improve your motorbike and car skills and understand the common reasons that cause crashes, in association with Toyota, RoadSmart, Police Scotland,
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Find out how to improve your motorbike and car skills and understand the common reasons that cause crashes, in association with Toyota, RoadSmart, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Argyll & Bute Council
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19apr19:30Helensburgh Oratorio Choir ConcertHelensburgh
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Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass and Puccini’s Messa di GloriaSpring Concert conducted by Susannah Wapshott with players from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and soloists Luvo Maranti (Tenor) and Daniel
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Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass and Puccini’s Messa di Gloria
Spring Concert conducted by Susannah Wapshott with players from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and soloists Luvo Maranti (Tenor) and Daniel Barrett (Baritone)
Tickets https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FWEK or Choir Members / Church Office
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Location
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
22apr19:00JLBTV100 LecturesHelensburgh
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‘My Life in TV’ – The JLB TV100 Lectures – Wednesdays in April at Helensburgh Community Hub at 7pm – Free to attend.
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‘My Life in TV’ – The JLB TV100 Lectures – Wednesdays in April at Helensburgh Community Hub at 7pm – Free to attend.
Come along to hear local people talking about their life in TV and get a behind the scenes insight into what goes into making television and what it is like to work in television. This is an ideal opportunity for students who might want to pursue a career in television to ask questions, find out what it is really like to work in TV and how to break into the industry.
Talks include:
Ali Mills BBC Scotland and beyond – 35 years designing sets for Television in Entertainment and the Arts
Mike Edwards This is the News!
Stewart Noble The Life of John Logie Baird
Andrew Turnbull From Stage Crew to Studio Control: My Journey into Broadcast Television
Check the JLBTV100 website for the final schedule https://jlbtv100.org/
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Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
22apr19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls
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Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
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Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
10 September Planting the seeds of hope – Horatio’s Garden. Chelsea Lowe.
8 October A social and historical perspective of Geilston Garden. Alana Ingram.
12 November Sally Morgan: Would you be the best judge of the Chelsea Flower Show Garden? Dougal Philip and Lesley Watson, Hoptoun Gardens
14 January Hisotry of the honey bee. Colin Sherwood
14 February: Truly hardy perennials, Helen Knowles.
11 March Introduction to fuchsias with practical demonstration. Andrew Cathcart and Tom Sneddon.
22 April AGM and spring bulb competition
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22apr19:00Beinn Dubh Hill RaceLuss
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Out and back to Beinn Dubh from Luss. Distance 6.5km with 620m ascent.
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Out and back to Beinn Dubh from Luss. Distance 6.5km with 620m ascent.
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Luss village
Luss, Argyll and Bute, G83 8NX
24apr13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu
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Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com
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Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com Suggested donation £15. Doors open 12.30 (except 22 March 2.45pm)
2026
1pm – Friday 30th January: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano)
3pm – Sunday 22 March Flutes Unlimited (no catering)
1pm – Friday 27th March: Ryan Corbett (Accordian)
1pm – Friday 24th April: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello, Stephen Adam – Piano
1pm – Friday 29th May: Tony Moffatt – Violin, Stephen Adam-Piano
1pm – Friday 25th September: Ida Pelliccioli – Piano
1pm – Friday 30th October: Daniel Ciubano – Piano
1pm – Friday 27th November: tbc
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Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
25apr10:0015:00Spring Craft Fair in HelensburghHelensburgh
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Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, Fairs hosted at The Bridge at Helensburgh Parish Church include popup tearoom in aid of CHAS. 28
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Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, Fairs hosted at The Bridge at Helensburgh Parish Church include popup tearoom in aid of CHAS.
28 March – Helensburgh Sailing Club
25th April – The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church
16th May – The Bridge, Helensburgh Parish Church
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25apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square
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Held second and last Saturday of the month. Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and
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Held second and last Saturday of the month. Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats, cheese, jams, pies, handmade confectionery and craft stalls
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Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
25apr10:3012:00Repair Hub at Helensburgh Community HubHelensburgh
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Helensburgh Community Hub is very excited to have launced a Repair Hub in collaboration with Jean’s Bothy, Helensburgh and Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network.
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Helensburgh Community Hub is very excited to have launced a Repair Hub in collaboration with Jean’s Bothy, Helensburgh and Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network.
Bring small household items, electricals, textiles and accessories: save items from landfill, newarn new skills, create community
Last Saturday of the month, 10.30am-12pm at the Community Hub
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Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
25apr12:0015:00Scottish Rhododendron Society National ShowGarelochhead
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Scotland’s National Rhododendron Show & Exhibition, Gibson Hall, Garelochead. Opens to Public at 12.00 SRS members and non-members are welcome to exhibit or attend the
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Scotland’s National Rhododendron Show & Exhibition, Gibson Hall, Garelochead. Opens to Public at 12.00
SRS members and non-members are welcome to exhibit or attend the show. Whether you have a large established rhododendron collection or have only a few plants, we want you to take part! There is plenty of help and advice on hand. Find out more at https://scottishrhododendronsociety.org.uk/
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Location
Gibson Hall
Garelochhead, Argyll and Bute, G84 0AT
25apr12:0021:00JLBTV100 FestivalHelensburgh
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Live event featuring well known TV music in Colquhoun Square from 12 noon, and a special Free Concert in Helensburgh Parish Church 7 – 9pm (donations welcome).
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Live event featuring well known TV music in Colquhoun Square from 12 noon, and a special Free Concert in Helensburgh Parish Church 7 – 9pm (donations welcome).
There will be community and food and drink stalls with extra seating in the Square alongside the Saturday market.
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Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
26apr19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh
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All concerts start at 7pm and last about an hour. Entry is free although there is a retiring collection to help pay for the series.
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All concerts start at 7pm and last about an hour. Entry is free although there is a retiring collection to help pay for the series.
21 September 2025 – Lea Shaw (Mezzo-soprano) with Derek Clark (piano)
19 October 2025 – Mackintosh Ensemble present ‘Life Cycles’
26 October 2025 – 60th Anniversary Season Opening concert – Helensburgh Hymnfest
30 November 2025 – Anthony Moffat (Violin) with Derek Clark (piano) ‘ Vive la France!’
21 December 2025 – 7.30pm – ‘Come and Sing’ Christmas Concert
25 January 2026 – Mozart – Gran Partita K.361 (Serenade for 13 wind instruments)
22 February 2026 – Jamie MacDougall (tenor) 60 years in Song
15 March 2026 – Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’
29 March 2026 – Lomond School
26 April 2026 – Music for friends – Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor
31 May 2026 – Sean Nelis – Requiem
28 June 2026 – Kilted tenors
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Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
26apr19:30Susie McCabe at Victoria HallsHelensburgh
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NOTE NEW DATE – Sunday 26th April The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back! On the back
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NOTE NEW DATE – Sunday 26th April
The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back! On the back of her sold out shows Femme Fatality and Merchant of Menace, this year she is on her Best Behaviour.
After supporting Kevin Bridges, Jason Manford and John Bishop on tour, as well as appearing on TV’s Have I Got News For You, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and radio shows such as News Quiz, Just a Minute and Off The Ball and another successful Edinburgh Fringe run, she is heading back out on the road with another brilliant new show.
She can also be heard on the smash-hit podcast Here Comes The Guillotine, alongside Frankie Boyle and Christopher Macarthur Boyd sharing their subversive and darkly funny opinions on the chaos of the world.
Tickets https://liveargyll.co.uk/event/susie-mccabe-best-behaviour-2/ (No-one under the age of 14 will be admitted. Under 16s will only be admitted if attending with a suitable adult.)
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29apr19:00JLBTV100 LecturesHelensburgh
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‘My Life in TV’ – The JLB TV100 Lectures – Wednesdays in April at Helensburgh Community Hub at 7pm – Free to attend.
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‘My Life in TV’ – The JLB TV100 Lectures – Wednesdays in April at Helensburgh Community Hub at 7pm – Free to attend.
Come along to hear local people talking about their life in TV and get a behind the scenes insight into what goes into making television and what it is like to work in television. This is an ideal opportunity for students who might want to pursue a career in television to ask questions, find out what it is really like to work in TV and how to break into the industry.
Talks include:
Ali Mills BBC Scotland and beyond – 35 years designing sets for Television in Entertainment and the Arts
Mike Edwards This is the News!
Stewart Noble The Life of John Logie Baird
Andrew Turnbull From Stage Crew to Studio Control: My Journey into Broadcast Television
Check the JLBTV100 website for the final schedule https://jlbtv100.org/
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Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
29apr(apr 29)19:0002may(may 2)22:00What's On at Dumbarton People's TheatreDumbarton
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Dumbarton People’s Theatre planned shows for 2026 – tickets on sale the month prior to the event. The Odd Couple 25-28 February
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Dumbarton People’s Theatre planned shows for 2026 – tickets on sale the month prior to the event.
The Odd Couple 25-28 February
The Unfriend 29 April – 2 May
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dumbarton-peoples-theatre Buy online or from from McDermids Keystore, High Street, Dumbarton, or The Scandinavian Shop, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, or at the box office.
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Location
Denny Civic Theatre
St Marys Way, Dumbarton, G82 1NL
30apr19:0021:00Helensburgh Community Council MeetingHelensburgh
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Helensburgh Community Council holds open, public meetings once a month to discuss important issues. It is a non-political organisation representing local residents on issues affecting Helensburgh.
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Helensburgh Community Council holds open, public meetings once a month to discuss important issues. It is a non-political organisation representing local residents on issues affecting Helensburgh.
Meetings are normally the last Thursday of the month, 7pm at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre. An agenda is usually available a week beforehand. Agendas and minutes are available at the HCC website at https://helensburghcommunitycouncil.co.uk/
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Spring Activities
Garden City of the Clyde
Discover Helensburgh App
You & Sea
HELLO Adventure
Argyll Sea Kayak Trail
Rhu Marina
Corbetts in Helensburgh & Lomond
The Clyde Sea Lochs Trail
JMW Helensburgh to Balloch Cycle Loop
Geilston Garden
Maid of the Loch
The Outdoor Museum
Highlandman’s Road
Reading Minds, Helensburgh’s Book Festival
Munros in Helensburgh & Lomond
Three Lochs Way
JMW Ben Bowie Loop
Glenarn Garden
JMW Highlandman’s Hike
Live Argyll
The Hill House
Watersports in Helensburgh & Lomond
Hermitage Park
Loch Lomond & Cowal Way
ScotRail Highland Explorer
HELLO Wellness
Loch Goil Cruisers
John Muir Way
Scottish Submarine Centre
Dog Friendly Helensburgh & Lomond
Helensburgh Cherry Blossom
National Trust for Scotland in Helensburgh and Lomond
Cycling in Helensburgh & Lomond
The Hidden Heritage Trail
Rest & Be Thankful
