Destination Helensburgh

03/06/2026

The wonderful Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band play in Colquhoun Square on Wednesday evenings in June!

03/06/2026

Bagpipes in the Square is back for 2026!

31/05/2026

Lots to see just wandering around the streets of Helensburgh, the 'Garden City of the Clyde'!

Helensburgh Tree Conservation Trust, Scotland - what is the name of the tree on Suffolk Street with the pink blossom in the first picture?

30/05/2026

this week?

Sunday 31 May
Sunday at Seven Concert Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm

Monday
Helensburgh traditional music session at The Beachcomber Kidston Park 7-9pm - moved to Monday 8th June

Tuesday 2 June
Art Workshop at Geilston Garden with Friends of Geilston 10am (cancelled)

Wednesday 3 June
Bagpipes in Colquhoun Square with Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band (weather permitting!) 7.30-8.15pm

Thursday 4 June
Performance at Cove Park Engagement by Anna McLuckie 7-8.30pm

Saturday 6 June
Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games 10am-5pm - shuttle bus from the Pier car park
Rhu Beach Clean 10-11.30am
Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans Association Luss Summer Craft Fair 10am-3pm
Open Door Event at Save The Tower Arts Centre 12-6.30pm

Sunday 7 June
Geilston Garden for Scotland's Gardens Scheme 2-5pm

For full details of these and many other events see https://destinationhelensburgh.org/whats-on/

30/05/2026

On today!

28/05/2026

View of The Hill House NTS in the evening sunshine last night - looking very different at the moment without its render!

27/05/2026

Have you got your tickets yet for Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games?

BEAT THE QUEUES AT HELENSBURGH & LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES 2026!

Make Games Day a breeze — purchase your tickets online in advance and enjoy speedier entry on the day.
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🎟️ www.hlhighlandgames.scot/tickets

Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games is one of the highlights of the West Coast Summer, with a full day of:
💪 Heavy Events — Men & Women
🥁 Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band
💃 Highland Dancing
🏃 Track, Field & Hill Race
🍔 Food & Trade Stands
🛍️ Craft & Market Stalls
🐾 Family & Dog Friendly Fun
🏔️ A true traditional Games Day atmosphere

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🎟️ www.hlhighlandgames.scot/tickets

📅 Saturday 6th June 2026
📍 Helensburgh Rugby Club, Rhu Road Higher, Helensburgh
🚌 FREE shuttle bus running from the Pier Car Park throughout the day

Bring the family, bring your friends, make a day of it — and be part of one of Scotland's most cherished community Highland Games!

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A FREE Shuttle Bus service will operate throughout the day from the Pier Car Park off Clyde Street to Helensburgh Rugby Football Club, Rhu Rd Higher, Helensburgh G84 8JR

Strictly no public parking on-site. We advise all our guests to travel wherever possible via public transport, on foot or even by bicycle/scooter.

There are a limited number of public parking at Helensburgh Pier Car Park off Clyde Street where our Free Shuttle Bus will be performing regular trips to and from the Highland Games throughout the day.

26/05/2026

Beautiful morning in Helensburgh today!

22/05/2026

this week?

Friday 22 May
Arrochar Quiz Night, Arrochar Gaelic Language and Culture Society 3 Villages Hall 7.30pm
Quiz Night at Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7.45pm

Saturday 23 May
Photography Workshop at Geilston, Friends of Geilston 2pm
Coffee Morning at The Bridge - Helensburgh Parish Church Halls, entry £2.50, 10am-12pm
Helensburgh Rugby Festival Weekend Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club
Helensburgh Pop up Shop Burgh Yard 10am-3pm
Patricia Hartshorne 'With a bit of swagger', Cove Burgh Hall 7.30pm

Sunday 24 May
Jazz at La Jupe 3-5pm

Wednesday 27 May
Project Studio Workshop Cove Park Engagement at Burgh Yard, 4-6pm

Thursday 27 May
Babcock 10k Series Helensburgh, start time 7.30pm
Jack Docherty in The Chief - No Apologies, Victoria Halls LiveArgyll, 7.30pm

Friday 29 May
FyneFest at Cairndow
Sandwich Series Concert Rhu & Shandon Parish Church 1pm
Over The Top - the Tartan Army 28 Years Later Save The Tower Arts Centre 7.30pm
Helensburgh & District Highland Association Dance, The Commodore 8pm

Saturday 30 May
NCT Lomond Nearly New Sale, Victoria Halls, 9.30am
Helensburgh Market in the Square 10am-4pm
Saturday Studios at Cove Park Engagement, Kitchen Press Printmaking with Emma Henderson, 2 sessions from 10am
Art Exhibition and sale from contemporary Scottish artist Laura Eadie at Burgh Yard 11am-6pm
Stories of the Wee Folk Storytelling Event with Silent Sounds at the Scout Hut, Kilcreggan, 11.30am

- For full details of these and many other events see https://destinationhelensburgh.org/whats-on/

21/05/2026

Born on this day in 1839, architect William Leiper designed many buildings in Helensburgh (where he also lived). 5 of them are A listed, including Dalmore House where this carving can be found. He also designed the Templeton Carpet Factory at Glasgow Green.