
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
28marAll Day31Helensburgh Book FestivalHelensburgh
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Reading Minds – A weekend of well-being through books, organised by Helensburgh Community Hub, Jean’s Bothy and Helensburgh & Lomond Carers.
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Reading Minds – A weekend of well-being through books, organised by Helensburgh Community Hub, Jean’s Bothy and Helensburgh & Lomond Carers.
Full program now live – Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/helensburgh-book-festival-2025-3959653
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28 March 2025 - 31 March 2025 (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
29mar10:0016:00Saturday Studios at Cove ParkCove Park
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Sat 22 Feb 2025 – Pattern Disruptors is a textile printing workshop led by artist Kate Owens and inspired by the work of Bernat Klein. Together we will
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Sat 22 Feb 2025 – Pattern Disruptors is a textile printing workshop led by artist Kate Owens and inspired by the work of Bernat Klein. Together we will explore the idea of non-patterning using small scale wooden print blocks. The starting point for this session is thinking about Klein’s resistance to repeating pattern. He used space-dyeing and irregular yarn to create variety in his woven fabrics. In this workshop, we’ll play with variety, trying different block printing techniques including masking, overlapping, rotating and combining. This is a chance to make your own unique non-patterned fabric!
This workshop covers the basics of block carving and textile printing using simple materials. It’s a fun and engaging table-based activity which can be done by any age. We will be using Soil Association approved inks and a mixture of reclaimed and sustainably sourced fabrics.
This free two-hour workshop is for children aged 7 and over and their families or carers. There are two chances to come along so please book the time that works best for you. Full details and book at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/covepark
29 March 2025 Join us for a Wintering Ritual, an immersive workshop designed for adults and children alike. This workshop invites participants to explore with the rhythms of the winter season through movement, theatre, and writing. Led by interdisciplinary artist Andrea Ling, whose practice explores rekindling rituals and bringing communities together, we’ll explore how seasonal traditions can offer care, connection, and meaning in modern life.
Two sessions, 10-12am and 2-4pm, free tickets, full details and book at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/covepark
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Time
29 March 2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+00:00)
Location
Cove Park
Peaton Hill, Cove, G84 0PE
29mar10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square
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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,
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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
Time
29 March 2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+00:00)
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
29mar11:0015:00Free Cycling EventsHelensburgh
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Free cycling event, all ages and skill levels welcome – Kids ages 2+ learn to ride with balance bikes or pedal bikes / Adults friendly
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Free cycling event, all ages and skill levels welcome – Kids ages 2+ learn to ride with balance bikes or pedal bikes / Adults friendly coaching for all levels / E-Bike Tryouts (age 18+) / Bike safety checks
Saturday 29 March 11am-3pm Kirkmichael Sports and Recreation Association, 78 Buchanan Road Helensburgh
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29 March 2025 11:00 - 15:00(GMT+00:00)
29mar11:00LCCO Orchestra Spring ConcertHelensburgh
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Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra Concert at Victora Halls Helensburgh. Free entry, donations welcome. A family friendly event.
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Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra Concert at Victora Halls Helensburgh. Free entry, donations welcome. A family friendly event.
Time
29 March 2025 11:00(GMT+00:00)
29mar19:00New Shop Opening!Helensburgh
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The grand opening of Black Cat at 3 James Street Helensburgh on March 29th, 7pm-10pm, with an after-party at the Clyde
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The grand opening of Black Cat at 3 James Street Helensburgh on March 29th, 7pm-10pm, with an after-party at the Clyde bar. Free entry, sweet treats, and a glass of bubbly. Children welcome.
Offers exclusive deals, items to look at, and various products such as clothing, beauty, vinyl, accessories, vintage, mens clothes, womens clothes, earrings, bags, and more
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29 March 2025 19:00(GMT+00:00)
30marAll DayMother's Day OffersHelensburgh and Lomond
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Here are some of the local offers for this Mother’s Day, Sunday 30th March! We will add more on as we see them Artist Patisserie
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Here are some of the local offers for this Mother’s Day, Sunday 30th March! We will add more on as we see them
Artist Patisserie Afternoon Tea https://www.theartistpatisserie.co.uk/
Rosslea Hall Hotel Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea https://www.rossleahallhotel.co.uk/food-offer/afternoon-tea/
Riva Helensburgh Meal Offer https://www.rivahelensburgh.co.uk/
Pitter Patter Potter pottery painting event https://pitterpatterpotter.com/
Rhu Inn Mother’s Day High Tea for Two (must be pre-ordered) https://www.rhuinn.co.uk/
Cameron House Hotel Special Offers: https://www.cameronhouse.co.uk/event-calendar/mothers-day-at-the-clubhouse/ / https://www.cameronhouse.co.uk/event-calendar/mothers-day-afternoon-tea/ / https://www.cameronhouse.co.uk/event-calendar/mothers-day-at-la-vista/
AT Hughes Lochside https://www.facebook.com/harvestmoonclynder/
Cardross Inn https://www.facebook.com/thecardrossinn
Mi Tierra Bar and Grill https://www.facebook.com/MiTierraGrillCocktailBar
Cafe at Kilcreggan Afternoon Tea Boxes https://www.facebook.com/cafeatkilcreggan
Humbles Cafe Afternoon Tea https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063606851633
Nature’s Harvest Fruit Baskets https://www.facebook.com/naturesharvesthelensburgh
The Creggans https://www.facebook.com/TheCreggans
Remember to #ShopLocal and #EatLocal!
You can find our full listing of local retailers on our shopping page, for everything from flowers, artisan chocolates, jewellery and gifts to cards.
We also have a listing of places to eat – there is a lot of choice in Helensburgh and the surrounding area!
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30 March 2025 (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
30mar10:0014:00Arrochar Beach CleanArrochar
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Community litter pick organised by Our Dive School, Glasgow. Meet at the Succoth car park. Litter pickers and bags are provided, bring your own gloves. For information email
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Community litter pick organised by Our Dive School, Glasgow. Meet at the Succoth car park. Litter pickers and bags are provided, bring your own gloves. For information email see https://www.facebook.com/ourdiveschool
Time
30 March 2025 10:00 - 14:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Arrochar
Loch Long Car Park, G83 7AJ
30mar15:0017:00Jazz at La JupeHelensburgh
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Regular Sunday afternoon jazz sessions are held at La Jupe wine bar in Helensburgh – Book your table to ensure a spot! 3pm til 5pm
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Regular Sunday afternoon jazz sessions are held at La Jupe wine bar in Helensburgh – Book your table to ensure a spot!
3pm til 5pm on the last Sunday of every month. Grab some wine, a cocktail and one of our famous assiettes and get ready for the chilled out Sunday vibes
Time
30 March 2025 15:00 - 17:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
La Jupe
27 West Clyde St, Helensburgh, G84 8AR
30mar19:00Sunday @ 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.
20 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – 𝙇𝙚𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙬 (𝙈𝙚𝙯𝙯𝙤-𝙨𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙤) 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙠 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙠 (𝙥𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙤)
Following study at the RCS, Lea Shaw has just completed two years as an Emerging Artist at Scottish Opera, during which time she made a very favourable impression on audiences as a mezzo to watch. Her varied recital programme here includes five rarely performed songs by Alma Mahler, whose music is only now receiving the recognition it deserves, following years of neglect after her husband, fellow composer Gustav Mahler, insisted give up composition when she married him. Also included are the lively ‘Canciones negras’ by Spanish composer Xavier Montsalvatge, based on West Indian rhythms.
24 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙜𝙤𝙬 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙧 (𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙬𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚)
This concert forms part of the Glasgow Chamber Choir’s 30th anniversary season, so to celebrate they are performing music by composers who also have anniversaries this year. Swiss composer Frank Martin died 50 years ago, and his Mass for double Choir lay in a cupboard unperformed for many years. Charles Villiers Stanford died 100 years ago. His setting of the Magnificat, also for double choir, was inspired by the motets of J. S. Bach. Jonathan Dove’s choral song cycle, The Passing of the Year completes this virtuosic programme.
22 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – ‘𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜’ 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩—𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 7.30𝙥𝙢!
Our annual Carol concert with augmented choir, brass ensemble and organ and plenty of opportunity to join in, followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the hall. There will be the usual retiring collection in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support, for which the choir has now raised over £33,000.
26 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 2025 – 𝙏𝘽𝘾
17 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 2025 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙥 𝙀𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙚
This Glasgow- based ensemble comprises two singers (soprano Jessica Leary and baritone Andrew McTaggart) with cellist Andrew Drummond-Huggan and pianist Andrew Forbes. They present a programme of specially arranged music with a sea-faring theme (including Stanford’s well-known ‘Songs of the Sea’) which was originally put together for the Tall Ships Festival in Aberdeen.
30 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 2025 – 𝙋𝙪𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮
Local school pupils present a varied programme of vocal and instrumental music to suit all tastes under the direction of their Head of Music, Pamela Frew.
27 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 2025 – 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨
Former colleagues from the Orchestra of Scottish Opera join HPC’s Director of Music for another evening of chamber music, centred around Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34. This work, described as ‘Brahms’ most epic and monumental chamber work’ started out as a quintet for strings, and was then recast as a sonata for two pianos, before assuming its final form. It contains one of the composer’s most beautiful slow movements and an especially powerful and dramatic finale, bringing the work to a triumphant conclusion. Definitely a season highpoint!
25 𝙈𝙖𝙮 2025 – 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙝 𝙃𝙮𝙢𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩
A much-anticipated return for this popular event. Join the augmented choir, praise band, brass and organ to make a joyful noise with a programme of favourite hymns and worship songs which will combine old favourites with some newer items A ‘good sing’ is guaranteed.
29 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 2025 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙪𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙
A return visit from husband and wife duo Danny and Alison Miller with a wonderfully nostalgic trip down memory lane featuring music from many of Hollywood’s greatest films. Music by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Erich Korngold and Richard Rogers, to mention but a few, provides what we hope will be the perfect finale to our season.
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Time
30 March 2025 19:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
31mar19:30Helensburgh Orchestral Society ConcertsHelensburgh
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Informal Spring Concert Monday 31 March 7.30pm – Beethoven Egmont Overture and Dvorak 8th Synphony. No charge for entry but donations are
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Informal Spring Concert Monday 31 March 7.30pm – Beethoven Egmont Overture and Dvorak 8th Synphony.
No charge for entry but donations are welcome.
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31 March 2025 19:30(GMT+01:00)
April
02apr19:30North 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. October 2nd – Knockderry
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A series of talks held at Helensburgh Community Hub – Non members welcome, with a £3 donation appreciated.
October 2nd – Knockderry Castle Conservators
November 6th – People and their past, 30 years of a adopt a monument
December 4th – tbc
February 5th – The art of Lindisfarne Gospels
March 5th – Govan Stones Project
April 2nd – tbc
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Time
2 April 2025 19:30(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
03aprAll DayCinema 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 2025 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
March 27th Matinee 15.00 National Theatre Live Dr Strangelove
https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic/dr-strangelove-matinee-screening
April 3rd Early Evening 16.45 National Theatre Live Dr Strangelove
https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic/dr-strangelove-early-evening-screening
April 17th Early Evening 17.45 Paddinton in Peru
May 8th Early Evening 16.00 Stopgap Community Cinema Film and Animation Awards
May 22nd It’ll Never Work
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Time
3 April 2025 All Day(GMT+01:00)
04apr11:00Ardkinglas House Cookery WorkshopCairndow
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Bread Making workshop led by Alison Sykora – make 3 simple loaves, course is suitable for beginners. Soup and bread lunch and take home baking
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Bread Making workshop led by Alison Sykora – make 3 simple loaves, course is suitable for beginners. Soup and bread lunch and take home baking at the end of the day
£65 per person, booking essential https://www.ardkinglas.com/whats-on-at-ardkinglas.html
Time
4 April 2025 11:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Ardkinglas Estate
Cairndow, PA26 8BG
04apr19:00Wine Lover’s DinnerCove
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Eva Franceschi from one of the oldest wine merchants, Corney & Barrow, will be hosting a Wine Lover’s Dinner at Knockderry Country House Hotel on
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Eva Franceschi from one of the oldest wine merchants, Corney & Barrow, will be hosting a Wine Lover’s Dinner at Knockderry Country House Hotel on Friday, 4th April 2025.
Book your tickets early and call us on 01436 842283 or send an email to [email protected] now! Accommodation also available.
Menu coming soon – look forward to a night of wining & dining on the banks of Loch Long.
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Time
4 April 2025 19:00(GMT+01:00)
05aprAll Day06Springfest 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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5 April 2025 - 6 April 2025 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
05apr10:0013:00Peony Plant Support WorkshopCardross
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Join Geilston Garden for a fun and hands-on Peony Plant Support Workshop with Jen from Woodhead Willow! Learn how to make a support for your beautiful flowering plants in this hands-on
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Join Geilston Garden for a fun and hands-on Peony Plant Support Workshop with Jen from Woodhead Willow! Learn how to make a support for your beautiful flowering plants in this hands-on workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to learn about working with willow. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn something new and take home a beautiful structure for your garden. See you there!
We understand that everyone has unique abilities, and this workshop requires a degree of manual dexterity and hand strength.
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All tools and materials will be provided along with tea, coffee and biscuits! This workshop is suitable for 18+. Please be aware that this workshop will take place outdoors, so make sure to dress for the weather!
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Time
5 April 2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+01:00)
05apr10:30New Shop Opening!Helensburgh
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The grand opening of The White Heather Co. at 75 West Clyde Street. https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteheatherco TWHCo.
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The grand opening of The White Heather Co. at 75 West Clyde Street. https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteheatherco
TWHCo. is a gothic tardis filled to the brim with artisan candles, taxidermy, antiques, curios and unique jewellery.
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Time
5 April 2025 10:30(GMT+01:00)
05apr12:00The Cobbler Hill RaceArrochar
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The Cobbler Hill running race to raise funds for Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team. 6 km, with an ascent of 730m. https://protay.co.uk/cobbler25
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The Cobbler Hill running race to raise funds for Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team. 6 km, with an ascent of 730m.
Time
5 April 2025 12:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Ardgartan
Ardgartan, Arrochar, G83 7AR
05apr16:0021:30Shoreline FestivalHelensburgh
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An unforgettable evening of live music, great vibes, and family-friendly fun at Helensburgh Civic Centre! With 6 amazing performances, this festival is set to bring the community together
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An unforgettable evening of live music, great vibes, and family-friendly fun at Helensburgh Civic Centre! With 6 amazing performances, this festival is set to bring the community together for a night of incredible tunes and good times.
Ticket Options (UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN):
Individual Ticket: £8 – Perfect for solo music lovers!
Family Ticket (4 people): £12 – Bring the whole crew and save!
Date: 5th April 2025 Time: 4PM – 9PM Location: Helensburgh Civic Centre. Expect fantastic local bands, a buzzing atmosphere, and great entertainment for all ages!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoreline-festival-tickets-1272925517489
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5 April 2025 16:00 - 21:30(GMT+01:00)
05apr18:0021:00Beer, Bubbles & BletherDumbarton
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We may not have access to The Tower at the moment, but that is not stopping us from creating some fun events and community engagement events over the
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We may not have access to The Tower at the moment, but that is not stopping us from creating some fun events and community engagement events over the next couple of months! This is our first and we are taking it “on The Road” to Dumbarton at The No Limits Brewery!
Just pop onto the train and 10-15mins later jump off at Dumbarton Central and walk to the No Limits Brewery just a couple of minutes away. At the Brewery the Save The Tower Team will chat about where we are in the process, hopefully even have some Scottish Land Fund News, how the Pledging initiative is going, sup a few libations and dream together about what the Tower can be for our community and the role we can all play in it…
Donna’s even promising to give us a song! Beer, Prosseco, Wine and Softies will be available! Come and join us for a couple of hours, have a catch-up and some fun and maybe raise a few £’s for STT!
Only Together Can We Save The Tower! Enjoy local beers, local music & a good blether. Raising money to Save The Tower. Other drinks for sale and a raffle too! Over 18s only. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beers-bubbles-and-blether-tickets-1297228909589
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Time
5 April 2025 18:00 - 21:00(GMT+01:00)
06apr12:0016:00Wedding Open Day at Rosslea HallRhu
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Rosslea Hall Hotel are hosting a magical day where you can explore their stunning wedding packages and endless options to make your special day perfect.
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Rosslea Hall Hotel are hosting a magical day where you can explore their stunning wedding packages and endless options to make your special day perfect. Meet their passionate wedding coordinators, and get inspired for the big day. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to plan your dream wedding! https://www.facebook.com/rossleahall
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6 April 2025 12:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
06apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow
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A series of musical events at Ardkinglas – various prices, booking in advance is essential, see https://www.ardkinglas.com/whats-on-at-ardkinglas.html Saturday
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A series of musical events at Ardkinglas – various prices, booking in advance is essential, see https://www.ardkinglas.com/whats-on-at-ardkinglas.html
Saturday 22 February 6pm Monika Lozinskiene and Anna Szalucka Piano duet
Sunday 6 April 3pm Gabriele Sutkute Piano
Saturday 12 April 3pm String Quartet
Sunday 27 April, 3pm Ainsley Hamill and Alistair Paterson, voice and piano
Sunday 18 May, 6pm Anthony Marwood and James Crabb, violin and accordian
Saturday 21 June Ida Pelliccioli, piano
Sat 30-Sunday 31 August Young chamber musicians
Sunday 21 September Resol Quartet with Richard Scholfield, strings and saxophone
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Time
6 April 2025 15:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Ardkinglas Estate
Cairndow, PA26 8BG
07apr19:0021:00Traditional 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 in the Commodore Café bar. Musicians,
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Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Commodore Café bar. Musicians, singers and listeners welcome (including under 18s)
Time
7 April 2025 19:00 - 21:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
The Commodore, Helensburgh
112-117 W Clyde St, Helensburgh, G84 8ES
08apr10:0015:00Banking Hub Drop-InHelensburgh
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Come and find out more about the banking hub coming to you! We’ll be at Helensburgh Parish Church, on Tuesday 8 April, at 10am to
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Come and find out more about the banking hub coming to you! We’ll be at Helensburgh Parish Church, on Tuesday 8 April, at 10am to give you all the information you need, and answer any of your questions about what the new banking hub means for you and your community. Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP Tuesday 8 April, 10m to 3pm Find out more: https://www.cashaccess.co.uk/
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Time
8 April 2025 10:00 - 15:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
09apr19:00An Evening with Mary IrvineHelensburgh
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Living, working and loving in Greece – an evening with Mary Irvine, author of ‘A Greek Love Affair’ at Helensburgh Community Hub
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Living, working and loving in Greece – an evening with Mary Irvine, author of ‘A Greek Love Affair’ at Helensburgh Community Hub
Time
9 April 2025 19:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Community Hub
116 E Princes St, Helensburgh, G84 7DQ
12apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square
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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,
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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
Time
12 April 2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
12apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow
Event Details
A series of musical events at Ardkinglas – various prices, booking in advance is essential, see https://www.ardkinglas.com/whats-on-at-ardkinglas.html Saturday
Event Details
A series of musical events at Ardkinglas – various prices, booking in advance is essential, see https://www.ardkinglas.com/whats-on-at-ardkinglas.html
Saturday 22 February 6pm Monika Lozinskiene and Anna Szalucka Piano duet
Sunday 6 April 3pm Gabriele Sutkute Piano
Saturday 12 April 3pm String Quartet
Sunday 27 April, 3pm Ainsley Hamill and Alistair Paterson, voice and piano
Sunday 18 May, 6pm Anthony Marwood and James Crabb, violin and accordian
Saturday 21 June Ida Pelliccioli, piano
Sat 30-Sunday 31 August Young chamber musicians
Sunday 21 September Resol Quartet with Richard Scholfield, strings and saxophone
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Time
12 April 2025 15:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Ardkinglas Estate
Cairndow, PA26 8BG
13apr15:3016:30Kilcreggan Pier Heritage GalleryKilcreggan
Event Details
Opening Ceremony of Kilcreggan Pier Heritage Gallery – meet at the Creggans to view conserved Pier Construction Drawing of 1850 then moving to the pier
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Opening Ceremony of Kilcreggan Pier Heritage Gallery – meet at the Creggans to view conserved Pier Construction Drawing of 1850 then moving to the pier shelter
Time
13 April 2025 15:30 - 16:30(GMT+01:00)
15apr10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2024-2025 EventsHelensburgh
Event Details
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/
Event Details
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.
September 10th 2024 The Classical Re-invented – The Brilliant Legacy Of Sir Christopher Wren By Ian Swankie
October 8th 2024 The Trials and Tribulations of Vincent Van Gogh as seen through his works by Carole Petipher
November 12th 2024 Matisse-Master of Colour by Lydia Bauman
10th December 2024 Gotta Dance: The Hollywood Musical by Colin Shindler
14th January 2025 A Renaissance Art in England: Henry V111. Elizabeth 1 and the Greenwich Armourers by Tobias Capwell
11th February 2025 The Wallace Collection: A Palace of Genius
11th March 2025 The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick
15th April 2025 Fashion, Feathers & Feminism: Women’s Fight for Change by Tessa Boase
13th May 2025 Painting Is Dead… Long Live Photography! by Aliki Braine
10th June 2025 Pierrot Heroes – The Evolution Of British Seaside Entertainment by Tony Lidington
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Time
15 April 2025 10:30 - 12:00(GMT+01:00)
17aprAll DayCinema ScreeningsHelensburgh
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Event Details
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 2025 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
March 27th Matinee 15.00 National Theatre Live Dr Strangelove
https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic/dr-strangelove-matinee-screening
April 3rd Early Evening 16.45 National Theatre Live Dr Strangelove
https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic/dr-strangelove-early-evening-screening
April 17th Early Evening 17.45 Paddinton in Peru
May 8th Early Evening 16.00 Stopgap Community Cinema Film and Animation Awards
May 22nd It’ll Never Work
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Time
17 April 2025 All Day(GMT+01:00)
18apr(apr 18)10:0021(apr 21)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
Event Details
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 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-egg-trail-at-geilston-garden-tickets-1147868197679 Friday 18th April – Monday 21st April from 10am–4pm! (usual admission prices apply).
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Time
18 April 2025 10:00 - 21 April 2025 16:00(GMT+01:00)
18apr(apr 18)11:0021(apr 21)15:00The Hill House Easter Egg TrailHelensburgh
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This year the Hill House will be running an egg-stra special Easter Egg Trail! Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win your chocolate-y reward!
Event Details
This year the Hill House will be running an egg-stra special Easter Egg Trail! Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win your chocolate-y reward! It’s £5 per trail plus booking fee for children to do the trail – please book in advance https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-egg-trail-at-the-hill-house-tickets-1147866522669 Friday 18th to Monday 21st April from 11am–3pm! (usual admission prices apply)
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Time
18 April 2025 11:00 - 21 April 2025 15:00(GMT+01:00)
19apr10:0011:30Beach 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
Event Details
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 – Last Saturday of the month at 10-11.30am March to September. Meet at Helensburgh pier.
Helensburgh East Bay – Meet at East Bay opposite Tesco Garage – Saturday 19 April / 14 June / 20 September
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Time
19 April 2025 10:00 - 11:30(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Pier
19apr10:0016:00Helensburgh 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!
Event Details
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!
Time
19 April 2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
19apr11:0015:00Easter Fun in Hermitage ParkHelensburgh
Event Details
Join Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre Events between 11am and 3pm on Saturday the 19th of April for a day of street food, entertainment and family fun! We
Event Details
Join Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre Events between 11am and 3pm on Saturday the 19th of April for a day of street food, entertainment and family fun! We are very excited to welcome you to Hermitage Park for this fabulous Easter event.
We will have: -A FREE Easter Egg Trail with Prizes -Street Food -Live Music -Activities -Rides and Bouncy Castle for Children …..and more!
We hope that you will join us. If you would like to register for the FREE Easter Egg Trail, please acquire a ticket via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-in-hermitage-park-easter-egg-trail-tickets-1242203115959
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Time
19 April 2025 11:00 - 15:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Hermitage Park, Helensburgh
Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU
19apr19:3023:30Gin Tasting at The BeachcomberHelensburgh
Event Details
A Gin Tasting at The Beachcomber with Stevie’s Drams. Live Music from Ali Mitchell, save the date! https://www.facebook.com/events/1704088376806049
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A Gin Tasting at The Beachcomber with Stevie’s Drams. Live Music from Ali Mitchell, save the date! https://www.facebook.com/events/1704088376806049
Time
19 April 2025 19:30 - 23:30(GMT+01:00)
Location
The Beachcomber Cafe, Kidston Park
Kidston Dr, Helensburgh, G84 8QB
23apr19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
11 September Stan da Prato: Dwarf bulbs for gardens and greenhouse
9 October Nancy Stevens: The exceedingly curious tale of ‘ a curious herbal’, a book written by Elizabeth Blackwell
13 November Sally Morgan: Understanding soil and composting and peat free guidelines (Zoom talk)
8 Januar Colin Sherwood: Bees in the garden
12 February: Matthew Young: Progress at Linn Botanic Gardens
12 March Kevin Hughes from Cally Gardens: spring gardens in W Scotland
23 April AGM and spring bulb competition
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Time
23 April 2025 19:00 - 21:30(GMT+01:00)
23apr19:00Beinn Dubh Hill RaceLuss
Event Details
Out and back to Beinn Dubh from Luss. Distance 6.5km with 620m ascent. Full details and entry info at https://protay.co.uk/beinn-dubh-2025/
Event Details
Out and back to Beinn Dubh from Luss. Distance 6.5km with 620m ascent. Full details and entry info at https://protay.co.uk/beinn-dubh-2025/
Time
23 April 2025 19:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Luss village
Luss, Argyll and Bute, G83 8NX
24apr19:0021:00Helensburgh Community Council MeetingHelensburgh
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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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Time
24 April 2025 19:00 - 21:00(GMT+01:00)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
24apr19:0023:30Fundraising QuizHelensburgh
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Come and enjoy a fabulous quiz and raise vital funds for Home-Start Lomond! We will have a raffle too and the bar will be open……
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Come and enjoy a fabulous quiz and raise vital funds for Home-Start Lomond! We will have a raffle too and the bar will be open…… all funds raised will go direct to support local families!
Come along yourself or with a team (teams max 6 players). Great Raffle Prizes to be won. All proceeds go to support local families. Doors open at 7pm, Quiz starts at 8pm. £5 per person when purchased in advance or £6 on the door. Registered charity SC053026.
Tickets https://www.tickettailor.com/events/homestartlomond/1594614
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Time
24 April 2025 19:00 - 23:30(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Rugby Football Club
Rhu Rd Higher, Helensburgh, G84 8JR
25aprAll Day28Scottish Ramblers GatheringRhu
Event Details
The 35th Scottish Ramblers Gathering will be held in Rhu from Friday 25 to Monday 28 April 2025. More
Event Details
The 35th Scottish Ramblers Gathering will be held in Rhu from Friday 25 to Monday 28 April 2025.
More details at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/register-ramblers-scotlands-gathering-2025
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Time
25 April 2025 - 28 April 2025 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
25apr13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu
Event Details
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: [email protected]
Event Details
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: [email protected]
2024
1pm – Friday 25th October: Emma Baird – Violin, Ryan Corbett – Accordion
1pm – Friday 29th November: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello Stephen Adam – Piano
2025
1pm – Friday 24th January: Nicholas Wilks – Clarinet (Finzi Five Bagatelles, Brahms Sonata) Robert Bridge – Piano
6pm – Sunday 23rd February: Flutes Unlimited led by Andrea Kuypers (Note no sandwiches, drinks only!)
1pm – Friday 28th March: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano) (Mussorgsky Pictures, Debussy Images, Brahms op 118)
1pm – Friday 25th April: Sian Winstanley – Soprano, Stephen Adam – Piano
Following season:
1pm – Friday 26th September: Jonathan Mamora – Piano
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Time
25 April 2025 13:00 - 14:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
25apr19:30National Theatre of Scotland at Cove Burgh HallCove
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Through the Shortbread Tin The story of the greatest literary hoax of all time. 1760 – Scottish poet James
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Through the Shortbread Tin
The story of the greatest literary hoax of all time.
1760 – Scottish poet James Macpherson sets the world ablaze with stories of the third-century Scottish bard, Ossian. This tartan-trimmed tale of Highland history spreads far and wide, capturing the imagination of thousands– but is it built on deceit?
2025 – Scottish poet Martin O’Connor reads Macpherson’s epic and questions his own relationship with Scottish culture. The sporrans, the stags, the shortbread – do these ‘gift-shop’ images of Scotland hold us back or bring us forward? What does it mean to be authentic, and is the truth sometimes better told in a lie?
Through The Shortbread Tin is a brand-new show, performed in Scots with Gaelic songs, which explores Scottish culture, myths, history and identity.
Join Martin and Macpherson on an oral odyssey spanning centuries of Scottish history, exploring the myths we tell each other and the stories we tell ourselves. Because it takes a lot ae imagination tae tell a true story.
Written and performed by Martin O’Connor. Directed by Lu Kemp.
A National Theatre of Scotland Production. Running Time: 80 Mins (No Interval) Recommended Age: 12+ Content Warning: Strong Language
Ticket booking https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/book/instance/146601
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Time
25 April 2025 19:30(GMT+01:00)
25apr(apr 25)19:3026(apr 26)22:00Mad About MusicalsHelensburgh
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Join Helensburgh Savoy for two evenings of musical songs from stage & screen, with cabaret seating and bar service. 40th Anniversary event!
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Join Helensburgh Savoy for two evenings of musical songs from stage & screen, with cabaret seating and bar service. 40th Anniversary event!
Time
25 April 2025 19:30 - 26 April 2025 22:00(GMT+01:00)
26apr10:0011:30Beach 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
Event Details
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 – Last Saturday of the month at 10-11.30am March to September. Meet at Helensburgh pier.
Helensburgh East Bay – Meet at East Bay opposite Tesco Garage – Saturday 19 April / 14 June / 20 September
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Time
26 April 2025 10:00 - 11:30(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Pier
26apr10:0015:00Craft Fair in ArrocharArrochar
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Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, at the 3 Villages Hall in Arrochar
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Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, at the 3 Villages Hall in Arrochar
Time
26 April 2025 10:00 - 15:00(GMT+01:00)
26apr10:0016:00Spring Market in the SquareColquhoun Square
Event Details
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,
Event Details
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
Time
26 April 2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
26apr11:0015:00Hermitage 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
Event Details
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 over 60 stalls under one roof, we’ve got something for all tastes and budgets. Plus lots of family fun including tombola, crafting, games, and cake!
Free entry. Table hire proceeds will go back to supporting school clubs. Contact [email protected]
Book a table https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hermitage-academy-pta-table-top-sale-and-spring-fair-tickets-1257022581379
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Time
26 April 2025 11:00 - 15:00(GMT+01:00)
26apr12:0015:00Scottish 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/rhododendron-show-2025/
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Time
26 April 2025 12:00 - 15:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Gibson Hall
Garelochhead, Argyll and Bute, G84 0AT
26apr19:00Family Movie NightsHelensburgh
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Main Hall The Bridge (Helensburgh Parish Church) for families and young teens. Tuck shop open from 6:45pm All welcome adults can stay or leave the children. (Leaders have
Event Details
Main Hall The Bridge (Helensburgh Parish Church) for families and young teens. Tuck shop open from 6:45pm All welcome adults can stay or leave the children. (Leaders have PVG). Film details available from the church office or Contact Emily [email protected] for more details
Saturday 18th January 7pm
Saturday 15th Feb 7pm
Saturday 15thMarch7pm
Saturday 26th April 7pm
Saturday 17th May 7pm
Saturday 14th June 7pm
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Time
26 April 2025 19:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP
27apr09:3015:45Road Smart EventHelensburgh
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Free motorcycle and car observed sessions on the road, in association with Toyota, RoadSmart, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Argyll & Bute
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Free motorcycle and car observed sessions on the road, in association with Toyota, RoadSmart, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Argyll & Bute Council
Time
27 April 2025 09:30 - 15:45(GMT+01:00)
27apr15:00Music at ArdkinglasCairndow
Event Details
A series of musical events at Ardkinglas – various prices, booking in advance is essential, see https://www.ardkinglas.com/whats-on-at-ardkinglas.html Saturday
Event Details
A series of musical events at Ardkinglas – various prices, booking in advance is essential, see https://www.ardkinglas.com/whats-on-at-ardkinglas.html
Saturday 22 February 6pm Monika Lozinskiene and Anna Szalucka Piano duet
Sunday 6 April 3pm Gabriele Sutkute Piano
Saturday 12 April 3pm String Quartet
Sunday 27 April, 3pm Ainsley Hamill and Alistair Paterson, voice and piano
Sunday 18 May, 6pm Anthony Marwood and James Crabb, violin and accordian
Saturday 21 June Ida Pelliccioli, piano
Sat 30-Sunday 31 August Young chamber musicians
Sunday 21 September Resol Quartet with Richard Scholfield, strings and saxophone
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Time
27 April 2025 15:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Ardkinglas Estate
Cairndow, PA26 8BG
27apr19:00Sunday @ Seven ConcertsHelensburgh
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
20 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – 𝙇𝙚𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙬 (𝙈𝙚𝙯𝙯𝙤-𝙨𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙤) 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙠 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙠 (𝙥𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙤)
Following study at the RCS, Lea Shaw has just completed two years as an Emerging Artist at Scottish Opera, during which time she made a very favourable impression on audiences as a mezzo to watch. Her varied recital programme here includes five rarely performed songs by Alma Mahler, whose music is only now receiving the recognition it deserves, following years of neglect after her husband, fellow composer Gustav Mahler, insisted give up composition when she married him. Also included are the lively ‘Canciones negras’ by Spanish composer Xavier Montsalvatge, based on West Indian rhythms.
24 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙜𝙤𝙬 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙧 (𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙬𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚)
This concert forms part of the Glasgow Chamber Choir’s 30th anniversary season, so to celebrate they are performing music by composers who also have anniversaries this year. Swiss composer Frank Martin died 50 years ago, and his Mass for double Choir lay in a cupboard unperformed for many years. Charles Villiers Stanford died 100 years ago. His setting of the Magnificat, also for double choir, was inspired by the motets of J. S. Bach. Jonathan Dove’s choral song cycle, The Passing of the Year completes this virtuosic programme.
22 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2024 – ‘𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜’ 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩—𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 7.30𝙥𝙢!
Our annual Carol concert with augmented choir, brass ensemble and organ and plenty of opportunity to join in, followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the hall. There will be the usual retiring collection in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support, for which the choir has now raised over £33,000.
26 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 2025 – 𝙏𝘽𝘾
17 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 2025 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙥 𝙀𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙚
This Glasgow- based ensemble comprises two singers (soprano Jessica Leary and baritone Andrew McTaggart) with cellist Andrew Drummond-Huggan and pianist Andrew Forbes. They present a programme of specially arranged music with a sea-faring theme (including Stanford’s well-known ‘Songs of the Sea’) which was originally put together for the Tall Ships Festival in Aberdeen.
30 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 2025 – 𝙋𝙪𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮
Local school pupils present a varied programme of vocal and instrumental music to suit all tastes under the direction of their Head of Music, Pamela Frew.
27 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 2025 – 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨
Former colleagues from the Orchestra of Scottish Opera join HPC’s Director of Music for another evening of chamber music, centred around Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34. This work, described as ‘Brahms’ most epic and monumental chamber work’ started out as a quintet for strings, and was then recast as a sonata for two pianos, before assuming its final form. It contains one of the composer’s most beautiful slow movements and an especially powerful and dramatic finale, bringing the work to a triumphant conclusion. Definitely a season highpoint!
25 𝙈𝙖𝙮 2025 – 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙝 𝙃𝙮𝙢𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩
A much-anticipated return for this popular event. Join the augmented choir, praise band, brass and organ to make a joyful noise with a programme of favourite hymns and worship songs which will combine old favourites with some newer items A ‘good sing’ is guaranteed.
29 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 2025 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙪𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙
A return visit from husband and wife duo Danny and Alison Miller with a wonderfully nostalgic trip down memory lane featuring music from many of Hollywood’s greatest films. Music by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Erich Korngold and Richard Rogers, to mention but a few, provides what we hope will be the perfect finale to our season.
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Time
27 April 2025 19:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Helensburgh Parish Church
Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UP