Guidebook for Helensburgh
Sightseeing
The Hill House
Upper Colquhoun StreetCharles Rennie Mackintosh house
Solidarity Plaza
LUSS PARISH CHURCH in the chocolate box village of Luss, 15 minutes drive from Helensburgh. Park in main car park and enjoy the village and Loch Lomond shoreline on foot.
Luss Parish Church station
LUSS PARISH CHURCH in the chocolate box village of Luss, 15 minutes drive from Helensburgh. Park in main car park and enjoy the village and Loch Lomond shoreline on foot.
Food Scene
Lively restaurant with views onto the river Clyde. Does breakfasts as well as dinner and lunch.
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La Barca Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
33 W Clyde StLively restaurant with views onto the river Clyde. Does breakfasts as well as dinner and lunch.
Masala Twist
29 James StQuality Indian restaurant.
Fine dining restaurant/ wine/cocktail bar. In beautiful interior, overlooking pretty Colquhoun Square. It has an alfresco area on the Square-side and also at the rear. It is dog-friendly inside and outside. Does light brunches and lunches too.
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Sugar Boat
30 Colquhoun SquareFine dining restaurant/ wine/cocktail bar. In beautiful interior, overlooking pretty Colquhoun Square. It has an alfresco area on the Square-side and also at the rear. It is dog-friendly inside and outside. Does light brunches and lunches too.
Craigard
51 Sinclair StVery small cafe/bakery. Excellent homebaking and breakfasts/snacks daytime only.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Clyde Bar
62-64 W Clyde StFun and eccentric bar. Has occasional live music and DJs. pool table and juke box.
Wetherspoon
151 W George StHenry Bell- large chain pub, casual restaurant at rear. Craft beers.
Small, friendly, independent bar with live music at weekends. Fine selection of craft beers and spirits. Dart board :-)
The Ashton
74 W Princes StSmall, friendly, independent bar with live music at weekends. Fine selection of craft beers and spirits. Dart board :-)
Now a fully refurbished local historic hotel on outskirts Helensburgh towards Rhu. Chain hotel, restaurant, bar and beer garden. Excellent views over the meeting of the waters of the Gareloch and the River Clyde. Cheap and cheerful. https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/ardencaple-hotel/
Ardencaple Hotel And Bar
Gareloch RoadNow a fully refurbished local historic hotel on outskirts Helensburgh towards Rhu. Chain hotel, restaurant, bar and beer garden. Excellent views over the meeting of the waters of the Gareloch and the River Clyde. Cheap and cheerful. https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/ardencaple-hotel/
Parks & Nature
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/duncryne-hill-p250261
Duncryne Hill known locally as 'The Dumpling' is an easy 15 minute walk which gives great views over the lower part of Loch Lomond.
Duncryne Road
Duncryne RoadDuncryne Hill known locally as 'The Dumpling' is an easy 15 minute walk which gives great views over the lower part of Loch Lomond.
Historic castle in Dumbarton the ancient capital of Scotland, just a 20 minute drive from Helensburgh. Also accessible by train, just a 10 minute walk from Dumbarton East train station. There is an admission charge. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/dumbarton-castle-p248621
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Dumbarton Castle
Castle RoadHistoric castle in Dumbarton the ancient capital of Scotland, just a 20 minute drive from Helensburgh. Also accessible by train, just a 10 minute walk from Dumbarton East train station. There is an admission charge. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/dumbarton-castle-p248621
Stunning park on banks of River Clyde with great view over Dumbarton Rock. Playparks for children, community cafe.
Ruins of St Serfs Church, where the remains of Robert the Bruce are buried. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/977441
Levengrove Park
2 Clydeshore RdStunning park on banks of River Clyde with great view over Dumbarton Rock. Playparks for children, community cafe.
Ruins of St Serfs Church, where the remains of Robert the Bruce are buried. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/977441
Historic Park, recently restored war memorial and Roman bath. Good play park for younger children. Cafe opening summer 2020.
Hermitage Park
14 E Montrose StHistoric Park, recently restored war memorial and Roman bath. Good play park for younger children. Cafe opening summer 2020.
Geilston Garden
Gorgeous gardens 5 minutes drive from Helensburgh.
Arts & Culture
https://scottishmaritimemuseum.org/dumbarton-2/
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The Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank
Castle Streethttps://scottishmaritimemuseum.org/dumbarton-2/
Good informative museum, with interesting art works and a peaceful garden.
Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
5 Hall StGood informative museum, with interesting art works and a peaceful garden.
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StEssentials
Co-op Food
54-56 Sinclair StEntertainment & Activities
Loch Lomond Wakeboard
Local Cinema. http://www.helensburghboxoffice.com/
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The Tower Digital Arts Centre
81 Sinclair StLocal Cinema. http://www.helensburghboxoffice.com/