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.

Wee White Dug at Geilston Garden, photo by Sam Grant
Casper, the Wee White Dug at Geilston Garden, photo by Sam Grant

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.

Casper, the Wee White Dug, at Riva Boutique Restaurant Bar & Hotel, photo by Sam Grant
Casper, the Wee White Dug at Riva Boutique Restaurant Bar & Hotel, photo by Sam Grant
Casper, the Wee White Dug, at The Hill House, photo by Sam Grant
Casper, the Wee White Dug at The Hill House, photo by Sam Grant
Casper, the Wee White Dug at Tweedie, photo by Sam Grant
Casper, the Wee White Dug at Tweedie, photo by Sam Grant
Ragu and gnocchi at Sugar Boat, photo by Sam Grant
Ragu and gnocchi at Sugar Boat, photo by Sam Grant

Spring Events (March-May)

Date

Title

Current Month

April

03aprAll DayCinema ScreeningsHelensburgh

04apr11:00Ardkinglas House Cookery WorkshopCairndow

04apr19:00Wine Lover’s DinnerCove

05aprAll Day06Springfest at Loch Lomond ShoresLoch Lomond Shores

05apr10:0013:00Peony Plant Support WorkshopCardross

05apr10:30New Shop Opening!Helensburgh

05apr12:00The Cobbler Hill RaceArrochar

05apr16:0021:30Shoreline FestivalHelensburgh

05apr18:0021:00Beer, Bubbles & BletherDumbarton

06apr12:0016:00Wedding Open Day at Rosslea HallRhu

06apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow

07apr19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh

08apr10:0015:00Banking Hub Drop-InHelensburgh

09apr19:00An Evening with Mary IrvineHelensburgh

12apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

12apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow

13apr15:3016:30Kilcreggan Pier Heritage GalleryKilcreggan

15apr10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2024-2025 EventsHelensburgh

17aprAll DayCinema ScreeningsHelensburgh

18apr(apr 18)10:0021(apr 21)16:00Geilston Garden Easter Egg TrailCardross

18apr(apr 18)11:0021(apr 21)15:00The Hill House Easter Egg TrailHelensburgh

19apr10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

19apr10:0016:00Helensburgh Art Club One Day SaleHelensburgh

19apr11:0015:00Easter Fun in Hermitage ParkHelensburgh

19apr19:3023:30Gin Tasting at The BeachcomberHelensburgh

20aprAll DayEaster Sunday

23apr19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls

23apr19:00Beinn Dubh Hill RaceLuss

24apr19:0021:00Helensburgh Community Council MeetingHelensburgh

24apr19:0023:30Fundraising QuizHelensburgh

25aprAll Day28Scottish Ramblers GatheringRhu

25apr13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu

25apr19:30National Theatre of Scotland at Cove Burgh HallCove

25apr(apr 25)19:3026(apr 26)22:00Mad About MusicalsHelensburgh

26apr10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

26apr10:0015:00Craft Fair in ArrocharArrochar

26apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

26apr11:0015:00Hermitage PTA Spring Table Top SaleHelensburgh

26apr12:0015:00Scottish Rhododendron Society National ShowGarelochhead

26apr19:00Family Movie NightsHelensburgh

27apr09:3015:45Road Smart EventHelensburgh

27apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow

27apr19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh

May

02mayAll Day04Live in Loch GoilLochgoilhead

03may09:0012:30HGHS Annual Plant SaleHelensburgh

03may19:3023:45Rave on the ClydeHelensburgh

04may12:0016:00Sundays in the GardenGeilston Garden

05may19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh

07may13:3015:30Maytime Music and DanceHelensburgh

08may19:30Mhairi Black: Politics Isn’t For MeHelensburgh

09may19:30Helensburgh Dorian Choir Spring ConcertHelensburgh

10may10:0012:00Christian Aid Grand FayreHelensburgh

10may10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

10may12:0017:00SWI 75th AnniversaryHelensburgh

11may10:0013:00Garden Obelisk WorkshopCardross

11may14:0016:30Yoga WorkshopsHelensburgh

11may14:0017:00Open Gardens (Scotland’s Gardens Scheme)Helensburgh and Lomond

13may10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2024-2025 EventsHelensburgh

13may18:0020:30Christian Aid Football TournamentHelensburgh

16may(may 16)18:0017(may 17)23:00Beer and Gin FestivalHelensburgh

16may19:3022:00W2 - U2 Tribute Band at Cove Burgh HallCove

17mayAll Day18Food & Drink WeekendHelensburgh

17may19:00Family Movie NightsHelensburgh

18may14:0017:00Open Gardens (Scotland’s Gardens Scheme)Helensburgh and Lomond

18may18:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow

19may18:0019:00Christian Aid Girls Football TournamentHelensburgh

24mayAll Day25Lomond UnpluggedLoch Lomond Shores

24may10:0015:00Spring Craft Fair in HelensburghHelensburgh

24may11:00Foraging Walk at Geilston GardenCardross

25may19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh

29may19:0021:00Helensburgh Community Council MeetingHelensburgh

29may19:30Babcock Helensburgh 10KHelensburgh

30may19:30Variety at the VicHelensburgh

31may10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

31may10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

Spring Activities

Helensburgh and Lomond is a year-round destination – visit our other HELLO seasonal pages to find out more!

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