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Helensburgh (/ ˈhɛlənzbərə /; Scottish Gaelic: Baile Eilidh) is a coastal town on the north side of the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, situated at the mouth of the Gareloch. Historically in Dunbartonshire, it is administered by Argyll and Bute council following local government reorganisation in 1996. History context (Prehistoric–1858)
The graceful holiday town of Helensburgh was named after the wife of Sir James Colquhoun, who founded the town at the end of the 18th century. Handsome buildings, wide elegant tree-lined streets, long promenade and attractive parks and gardens create a pleasantly distinguished atmosphere.
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6 days ago · Discover Helensburgh & Lomond, the Gateway to Argyll. Only 45 minutes by train from Glasgow, and within easy reach of both the west coast and central belt of Scotland, Helensburgh is the ideal location for a day out. Browse in unique independent shops and galleries, dine in award-winning restaurants and cafés, then relax in a boutique hotel or ...
- Walk Along Helensburgh Pier & Promenade
- Visit The Hill House
- Browse The Independent Shops
- Take A Stroll Through Hermitage Park
- Indulge in The Local Foodie Scene
- Explore The Clyde Sea Lochs Trail
- Where to Stay in Helensburgh
- Helensburgh: My Top Things to Do
In the early days of tourism in Helensburgh, the pier and promenade were at the very forefront, and this is still the case today. Walking out to the end of the pier reveals the best views of the town and its hilly backdrop, and there is major redevelopment underway next to the pier which will see a new state of the art pool and leisure centre open ...
Adding to the list of Helensburgh’s surprising claims to fame, is the Mackintosh masterpiece that is The Hill House. Commissioned by Glasgow publisher Walter Blackie, every aspect of the house – the building, furnishings and textiles – was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh in their bold and radical ‘Gl...
While Helensburgh has a number of familiar High Street shops for your convenience (I popped into Superdrug for some essential bits and bobs), further exploration of the town reveals lots of lovely independent retailers, giving you the opportunity to find more unique items and support local businesseswhile you’re at it. Here are some local shops to ...
Hermitage Park is a pretty, public park close to the town centrewith short paths over little streams, a play area for children and a striking war memorial contained within a walled garden. The ‘Friends of Hermitage Park’ and the local council secured funding to renovate and develop the park, and this project has now been completed. One of the new a...
When it comes to my overall enjoyment of a place, food does play a massive part. Helensburgh is an unassuming foodie destination which I imagine will only continue to get better. The town is home to some award-winning restaurants and seriously good bakeries, which I was obviously delighted about! I was very well fed and satisfied during my time in ...
Helensburgh sits on the Clyde Sea Lochs Trail, a 65-mile coastal routefrom Dumbarton right up to Arrochar, also taking in the Rosneath Peninsula. The route takes its name from the bodies of water which characterise the locations along the way: River Clyde, Firth of Clyde, Gare Loch and Loch Long. While it is intended to be for driving, it is possib...
Comet Apartments, 10 East Princes Street
During my winter visit, I stayed in a modern 1 bedroom apartment called Steisean a dha with Comet Apartments, which is conveniently located directly across the street from the entrance to the train station. The apartment was sparkly clean, smelled wonderful, and had lots of thoughtful wee extras in the kitchen. It was freezing outside but the apartment was toasty warm with a fantastic walk-in shower and super-comfy double bed. I immediately noticed the beautifully restored cornices on the liv...
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Helensburgh is a coastal town on the River Clyde with a rich history and Victorian architecture. Learn about its origins, attractions, memorials, railway stations and the Waverly paddle steamer.
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