HELLO Summer

Helensburgh Rock Choir are holding a Friend’s and Family performance evening. Small donation on the door for a local charity.

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Loch Lomond Shores at th 2022 Summer Festival

The first Luss Highland Gathering was held in 1875. The Games include traditional events of Tossing the Caber, Throwing the Hammer, Hill Races and many more, plus dancing & piping.

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

An exhibition and sale of original contemporary Scottish fine art by local artist Pamela Randal at Hermitage Park Pavilion.

Family Summer Storytime and Crafts, Helensburgh Community Hub, Saturday 9 and 23 July, 11am-2pm.

2 days of food, drink and functional fitness on the shores of Loch Lomond. There will be events on the mountain, on the water and in the events field.

Craft Fairs hosted by Helensburgh and Lomond Artisans at the Park Pavilion in Hermitage Park, Helensburgh.

Dandelion will be in Hermitage Park Helensburgh with free plant plugs as part of their programme of events across Scotland.

Dandelion is a six-month creative celebration of growing, music and community across Scotland, driven by the concept of ‘Sow, Grow, Share’ – not just food but ideas, music, knowledge and community.

Family Summer Storytime and Crafts, Helensburgh Community Hub, Saturday 9 and 23 July, 11am-2pm.

Cove Sailing Club will play host to the artists as part of the Unexpected Gardens project during Loch Long Week.

Craft Fairs hosted by Helensburgh and Lomond Artisans at the Park Pavilion in Hermitage Park, Helensburgh.

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

Multi-instrumental workshop learning Finnish Folk music lead by Finnish Kantele player Eva Alkula and Scottish harpist Pippa Reid-Foster. For full details see the event booking page

Story in a Week Creative Writing Workshop for ages P7-S2 with author Robin Scott-Elliot. Mon 1 to Fri 5th August (inclusive) at 12.30-2pm. Cost £15 for the week (financial support is available if needed)

Helensburgh Art Club will be holding their annual show at the Victoria Halls in Helensburgh. A host of original work by members, framed and unframed, all for sale!

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

Craft fair hosted by Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans, at Helensburgh Parish Church, including takeaway cakes and raffle board

Open studios from artists and craftspeople across Argyll.

Magnolias, rhododendrons, maples, meconopsis and other ericaceous plants raised by cuttings from Glenarn plants or from specialist seed exchanges plus lots of other interesting plants. Admission £5.00, children free. Nominated charity: Rhu and Shandon Parish Church of Scotland 30% & Helensburgh & Lomond Carers (SCIO) 30%.

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