HELLO Summer

The popular Geilston Garden ‘Sunday in the Garden’ Event will run throughout the season.
A wonderful opportunity to spend a relaxing afternoon taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the garden, enjoying the changes in colour and texture of the planting as the growing season proceeds. The kitchen garden providing produce and inspiration for fruit and vegetable growers and for those who just like to eat them! And so many fun and interesting paths and the play area for children to explore.
The Friends of Geilston tea and homemade cake stall will be serving from 12md – 4pm and there is musical entertainment by local choirs from 2.30pm

Sunday 3rd May – Look out for the Geilston Book Gnomes!
Sunday 5th July
Sunday 6th September

Normal NTS garden entry charges apply. Entry free for NTS members, see NTS website for details of entry charges and membership.

Are you involved in caring for and maintaining a place of worship in Scotland?

Caring for a historic building can feel like a never-ending task, but thankfully there are some simple steps you can take to keep your building in good condition and reduce the likelihood of large repair projects further down the line.

In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic faith building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.

You’ll be able to put your new knowledge into action right away, with a practical exercise looking at the host building inside and out to identify maintenance issues and areas of vulnerability. There will also be the opportunity to discuss your building with the course tutors and others attending.

Armed with a new understanding of how traditional buildings were constructed, how they work, and how they decay, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence you need to spot and tackle common problems that put your old building at risk.

Tickets £12.00 – available Maintaining Scotland’s Historic Places of Worship – Helensburgh | The SPAB

Wednesday 20 May 2026 and Saturday 11 July 2026

History Walk
Join ‘Miss Hendry’ and ‘Miss Bell’ for a gentle stroll around Geilston Garden.
These two ladies were the last occupants of Geilston House prior to it coming into the hands of the NTS.
As you walk through the garden they will tell you about the history of the Geilston estate and chat about their lives there. A fascinating insight into the garden’s past.
For further information including ticket price and to book a place email geilstonfriends.events@gmail.com
NTS Garden entry fees apply – free to NTS members. See NTS website for details of garden entry and membership fees

Linn Botanic Gardens is opening for charity with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, nominated charity Scottish Refugee Council.

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August & Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 10:30am – 4:30pm each day

Please pre-book your preferred timeslot to visit the garden (2026) Ticket Price: £7 for garden entry only. Supervised children may visit the garden free of charge. Find out more here: https://scotlandsgardens.org/linn-botanic-gardens/

The garden is open on selected dates and will be an opportunity to see the restoration work being undertaken in the garden. It is still very much a work in progress, but large parts of the old plant collection remain intact. You are invited to explore what has been restored and to discuss the plans to complete the repair work and then further develop the garden in the future, but please do bear in mind that it is a long way from being the finished article just yet.

Please note that children are welcome free of charge but must be supervised at all times. Please also note that there is no parking in the garden; cars should be left at the picnic area and then walk in to the garden. Please do liftshare if possible or take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask to be dropped at Cove.

Linn Botanic Gardens is opening for charity with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, nominated charity Scottish Refugee Council.

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August & Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 10:30am – 4:30pm each day

Please pre-book your preferred timeslot to visit the garden (2026) Ticket Price: £7 for garden entry only. Supervised children may visit the garden free of charge. Find out more here: https://scotlandsgardens.org/linn-botanic-gardens/

The garden is open on selected dates and will be an opportunity to see the restoration work being undertaken in the garden. It is still very much a work in progress, but large parts of the old plant collection remain intact. You are invited to explore what has been restored and to discuss the plans to complete the repair work and then further develop the garden in the future, but please do bear in mind that it is a long way from being the finished article just yet.

Please note that children are welcome free of charge but must be supervised at all times. Please also note that there is no parking in the garden; cars should be left at the picnic area and then walk in to the garden. Please do liftshare if possible or take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask to be dropped at Cove.

Linn Botanic Gardens is opening for charity with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, nominated charity Scottish Refugee Council.

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August & Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 10:30am – 4:30pm each day

Please pre-book your preferred timeslot to visit the garden (2026) Ticket Price: £7 for garden entry only. Supervised children may visit the garden free of charge. Find out more here: https://scotlandsgardens.org/linn-botanic-gardens/

The garden is open on selected dates and will be an opportunity to see the restoration work being undertaken in the garden. It is still very much a work in progress, but large parts of the old plant collection remain intact. You are invited to explore what has been restored and to discuss the plans to complete the repair work and then further develop the garden in the future, but please do bear in mind that it is a long way from being the finished article just yet.

Please note that children are welcome free of charge but must be supervised at all times. Please also note that there is no parking in the garden; cars should be left at the picnic area and then walk in to the garden. Please do liftshare if possible or take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask to be dropped at Cove.

Saturday 25th July – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Join Rosneath Castle Park for a fun-filled Family Fun Day packed with entertainment for all ages. Enjoy a great selection of inflatables, browse local stalls, and treat yourself to tasty food and drink while soaking up the lively atmosphere.

With activities to keep the kids smiling and plenty for adults to enjoy too, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together and make lasting memories with family and friends.

Tickets will be available – more details at https://www.rosneathcastle.co.uk/2026-events-calendar/

Linn Botanic Gardens is opening for charity with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, nominated charity Scottish Refugee Council.

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August & Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 10:30am – 4:30pm each day

Please pre-book your preferred timeslot to visit the garden (2026) Ticket Price: £7 for garden entry only. Supervised children may visit the garden free of charge. Find out more here: https://scotlandsgardens.org/linn-botanic-gardens/

The garden is open on selected dates and will be an opportunity to see the restoration work being undertaken in the garden. It is still very much a work in progress, but large parts of the old plant collection remain intact. You are invited to explore what has been restored and to discuss the plans to complete the repair work and then further develop the garden in the future, but please do bear in mind that it is a long way from being the finished article just yet.

Please note that children are welcome free of charge but must be supervised at all times. Please also note that there is no parking in the garden; cars should be left at the picnic area and then walk in to the garden. Please do liftshare if possible or take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask to be dropped at Cove.

Following a sellout debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers Stephen, Raymond and Chris for the musical masterpiece that is the “Legends of the 60’s Show”.

The show with the ultimate feelgood factor will transport you all the way hand clapping, swinging and singing back to that magical golden decade that was the 1960’s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years, this is the No.1 live show to see.

Performing high quality tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys and the Drifters to name but a small few, all in one night, let us deliver to you an entertaining musical live experience featuring over 40 iconic hit songs never to be forgotten!

Tickets at https://liveargyll.co.uk/event/legends-of-the-60s-show/

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a good day out in the garden.

There is retail therapy with a variety of local craft products – sewn, felted and knitted goods to soaps, ceramics and glassware to cards and jewellery. Enjoy seeing the goods and chatting with their makers.
No Geilston Garden event is complete without the Cake stall, always a great range of homemade cake and a nice hot or cold drink.
However the star of the day is always the Garden which is looking so good, thanks to the hard work and skill of the gardeners and volunteers.
Normal NTS entry fees apply, free to NTS members. See NTS website for details of entry charges and membership. Once in the garden there will be no further charges for activities.

Please visit the Friends of Geilston website for more information

Linn Botanic Gardens is opening for charity with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, nominated charity Scottish Refugee Council.

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August & Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 10:30am – 4:30pm each day

Please pre-book your preferred timeslot to visit the garden (2026) Ticket Price: £7 for garden entry only. Supervised children may visit the garden free of charge. Find out more here: https://scotlandsgardens.org/linn-botanic-gardens/

The garden is open on selected dates and will be an opportunity to see the restoration work being undertaken in the garden. It is still very much a work in progress, but large parts of the old plant collection remain intact. You are invited to explore what has been restored and to discuss the plans to complete the repair work and then further develop the garden in the future, but please do bear in mind that it is a long way from being the finished article just yet.

Please note that children are welcome free of charge but must be supervised at all times. Please also note that there is no parking in the garden; cars should be left at the picnic area and then walk in to the garden. Please do liftshare if possible or take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask to be dropped at Cove.

Linn Botanic Gardens is opening for charity with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, nominated charity Scottish Refugee Council.

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August & Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 10:30am – 4:30pm each day

Please pre-book your preferred timeslot to visit the garden (2026) Ticket Price: £7 for garden entry only. Supervised children may visit the garden free of charge. Find out more here: https://scotlandsgardens.org/linn-botanic-gardens/

The garden is open on selected dates and will be an opportunity to see the restoration work being undertaken in the garden. It is still very much a work in progress, but large parts of the old plant collection remain intact. You are invited to explore what has been restored and to discuss the plans to complete the repair work and then further develop the garden in the future, but please do bear in mind that it is a long way from being the finished article just yet.

Please note that children are welcome free of charge but must be supervised at all times. Please also note that there is no parking in the garden; cars should be left at the picnic area and then walk in to the garden. Please do liftshare if possible or take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask to be dropped at Cove.

Linn Botanic Gardens is opening for charity with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, nominated charity Scottish Refugee Council.

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August & Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 10:30am – 4:30pm each day

Please pre-book your preferred timeslot to visit the garden (2026) Ticket Price: £7 for garden entry only. Supervised children may visit the garden free of charge. Find out more here: https://scotlandsgardens.org/linn-botanic-gardens/

The garden is open on selected dates and will be an opportunity to see the restoration work being undertaken in the garden. It is still very much a work in progress, but large parts of the old plant collection remain intact. You are invited to explore what has been restored and to discuss the plans to complete the repair work and then further develop the garden in the future, but please do bear in mind that it is a long way from being the finished article just yet.

Please note that children are welcome free of charge but must be supervised at all times. Please also note that there is no parking in the garden; cars should be left at the picnic area and then walk in to the garden. Please do liftshare if possible or take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask to be dropped at Cove.

Linn Botanic Gardens is opening for charity with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, nominated charity Scottish Refugee Council.

Saturday/Sunday, 18/19 July, Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 July, Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 August & Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 August, 10:30am – 4:30pm each day

Please pre-book your preferred timeslot to visit the garden (2026) Ticket Price: £7 for garden entry only. Supervised children may visit the garden free of charge. Find out more here: https://scotlandsgardens.org/linn-botanic-gardens/

The garden is open on selected dates and will be an opportunity to see the restoration work being undertaken in the garden. It is still very much a work in progress, but large parts of the old plant collection remain intact. You are invited to explore what has been restored and to discuss the plans to complete the repair work and then further develop the garden in the future, but please do bear in mind that it is a long way from being the finished article just yet.

Please note that children are welcome free of charge but must be supervised at all times. Please also note that there is no parking in the garden; cars should be left at the picnic area and then walk in to the garden. Please do liftshare if possible or take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask to be dropped at Cove.

The popular Geilston Garden ‘Sunday in the Garden’ Event will run throughout the season.
A wonderful opportunity to spend a relaxing afternoon taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the garden, enjoying the changes in colour and texture of the planting as the growing season proceeds. The kitchen garden providing produce and inspiration for fruit and vegetable growers and for those who just like to eat them! And so many fun and interesting paths and the play area for children to explore.
The Friends of Geilston tea and homemade cake stall will be serving from 12md – 4pm and there is musical entertainment by local choirs from 2.30pm

Sunday 3rd May – Look out for the Geilston Book Gnomes!
Sunday 5th July
Sunday 6th September

Normal NTS garden entry charges apply. Entry free for NTS members, see NTS website for details of entry charges and membership.

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.

8th September 2026 Constable’s Idyllic Landscapes by Ed Glinert
13th October 2026 British Women Artists by Maria Chester
10th November 2026 A Short History of the Piano by Raymond Holden
15th December 2026 The History of Pantomime by Malcolm Jones
12th January 2027 Balenciaga, Dior and Fath by Scott Schiavone
9th February 2027 Rock of Ages: Medieval Stone Masons by James Wright
9th March 2027 The Sun King by Jane Gardiner
13th April 2027 Fakes and Forgeries by Norman Tennant
11th May 2027 Brave New World by Russell Nash
8th June 2027 Kandinsky and Abstraction by Natalia Murray