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

march

06febAll Day30junAnderson Trust ExhibitionHelensburgh

18mar14:0016:00Mountains, Magma and MarblesHelensburgh

20marAll Day21A83 Rest & Be Thankful Public EngagementLochgoilhead & Arrochar

21marAll DayGlenarn Garden OpeningHelensburgh

21mar14:0016:00Hermitage Park WorkshopsHelensburgh

21mar18:30National Theatre LiveHelensburgh

22marAll Day24Reading Minds, Helensburgh's Book FestivalHelensburgh

22mar10:0012:00Hermitage Park WorkshopsHelensburgh

23mar10:0014:00Savoy Craft FairHelensburgh

23mar18:30Italian Food Night at Cove Sailing ClubCove

23mar19:30Helensburgh Orchestral Society ConcertHelensburgh

24mar19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh

25mar19:30Friends of Geilston AGM and Open MeetingCardross

26mar20:00Helensburgh Rock Choir Spring ConcertHelensburgh

27mar10:3012:00Talking Trees at GeilstonCardross

29mar01aprThe Hill House Easter Egg TrailHelensburgh

29mar01aprGeilston Garden Easter Egg TrailCardross

30marAll DayGibson Hall Open DayGarelochhead

30marAll Day31Boat Trips from Rhu MarinaRhu

30mar10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

30mar10:0014:00Lochside Churches Art Exhibition and Easter Egg HuntRosneath

30mar13:0015:00Pop Up Charity ShopRosneath

30mar10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

31mar15:00Live Music with the Killie JammersHelensburgh

april

06febAll Day30junAnderson Trust ExhibitionHelensburgh

29mar01aprThe Hill House Easter Egg TrailHelensburgh

29mar01aprGeilston Garden Easter Egg TrailCardross

31mar15:00Live Music with the Killie JammersHelensburgh

01apr19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh

03apr19:30North Clyde Archaeological Society TalksHelensburgh

06aprAll Day07Boat Trips from Rhu MarinaRhu

06aprAll Day07Springfest at Loch Lomond ShoresLoch Lomond Shores

09apr10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2023-2024 EventsHelensburgh

13aprAll DayThe Cobbler Hill RaceArrochar

13apr10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

13apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

14apr12:0014:30Mad Hatter Tea FundraiserGarelochhead

19apr10:0014:00RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation DayHelensburgh

20apr10:0012:30Ladies Nearly New Clothes SaleRhu

20apr10:0017:00Come and Sing - OperatorioHelensburgh

24apr19:00Beinn Dubh Hill RaceLuss

26apr13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu

26apr(apr 26)19:3027(apr 27)22:00Mad About MusicalsHelensburgh

27apr10:0011:30Beach Cleans HelensburghHelensburgh

27apr10:0015:00Spring Craft Fair in HelensburghHelensburgh

27apr11:0015:00Hermitage PTA Spring Table Top SaleHelensburgh

27apr12:0015:00Scottish Rhododendron Society National ShowGarelochhead

27apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square

28apr15:0017:00Peninsula Choir Spring Concert - RhuRhu

28apr19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh

Spring Activities

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

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