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)

march

29mar19:30Helensburgh Heritage Trust Talks 2023Helensburgh

30mar19:30Alice Morrison: Walking with NomadsHelensburgh

31mar01apr‘You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup’ ExhibitionHelensburgh

april

31mar01apr‘You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup’ ExhibitionHelensburgh

01apr10:0012:00Spring Craft Fair in Helensburgh 2023Helensburgh

01aprAll Day02Springfest at Loch Lomond Shores 2023Loch Lomond Shores

06apr13:0014:00Sandwich Series Concerts 2023Rhu

07apr10:0016:00Easter CafeHelensburgh

07apr(apr 7)10:0010(apr 10)16:00The Hill House Easter Egg Trail 2023Helensburgh

07apr(apr 7)10:0010(apr 10)16:00Geilston Garden Easter Egg Trail 2023Cardross

08apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the Square 2023Colquhoun Square

08apr(apr 8)10:0010(apr 10)16:00Linn Botanic Gardens Special OpeningCove

15apr10:0016:00Helensburgh Art Club One Day Sales 2023Helensburgh

15apr(apr 15)10:0017(apr 17)16:00Linn Botanic Gardens Special OpeningCove

15apr19:0023:00Town CeilidhHelensburgh

15apr20:00Peninsula Choir Spring Concert 2023Cove

18apr10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2023 EventsHelensburgh

22apr10:00Craigrownie Parish Church Table Top SaleCove

22apr12:0016:00Back on the Rack - Clothing & Accessories SaleHelensburgh

22apr13:00The Cobbler Hill Race 2023Arrochar

22apr18:45Family Movie Nights 2023Helensburgh

22apr19:00Music of Spring ConcertArrochar

23apr19:30Helensburgh Oratorio Choir Concert 'Creation'Helensburgh

26apr19:00Beinn Dubh Hill Race 2023Luss

28apr(apr 28)19:3029(apr 29)22:00Mad About Musicals 2023Helensburgh

29apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the Square 2023Colquhoun Square

30apr19:00Sunday @ 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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