Destination Helensburgh

22/10/2026

this week? Please do check with organisers in case of any changes!

Friday 16 October
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch various dates until 1 November
Pumpkin & Play at Monty's Farm Park various dates until 30 October

Saturday 24th October
RNLI Helensburgh Coffee Morning and Christmas Cards, United Reformed Church 10am-12.30pm
Gibson Hall, Garelochhead Preloved Clothing Sale 10am-2pm
Geilston Garden NTS Public Engagement Event at Geilston Hall Cardross 12-4pm
Clearwater Open Day & Beach Exploration, Our Community in Cove and Kilcreggan Cove Burgh Hall, 3-6pm
St Michael & All Angels Church - Helensburgh Ensemble Concert 3pm
Burgh Bonkers Bingo Spooktacular, Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club 7pm
Halloween Trail of Terror, Rosneath Proud various times 24/25 October, weather permitting!

Remember clocks go back 1 hour at 2am on Sunday morning!

Sunday 25th October
Ainsley Hamill in concert at Rhu & Shandon Church - Part of the Three Lochs Parish 3pm
Sunday @ Seven Concert, Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm

Monday 26th October
Cove and Kilcreggan Literary Society - LitSoc - The Work of Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team, by Ross Cadie, Cove Burgh Hall 8pm

Wednesday 28th October
Nazarova Fine Art exhibition at Helensburgh Community Hub 12-4pm
Helensburgh Heritage Trust talk - Gary Painter on Cinema History, Civic Centre 7pm

Thursday 29th October
Fright Night by Candlelight at Save The Tower Arts Centre 6.30pm
Helensburgh Community Council Meeting, Civic Centre 7pm
Royal Scottish Geographical Society Lecture, Mark Wedgwood: From Boring to Dull, Victoria Hall 7.30pm

Friday 30th October
Sandwich Series Concert, Rhu & Shandon Church - Part of the Three Lochs Parish 12.30pm
Halloween Trail of Terror, Rosneath Proud, various times until 1 November
Halloween 'Rocks' Centre 81 Garelochhead 5.30-8pm
Halloween Open Mic Event at Cove Burgh Hall 7.30pm
Arrochar Music Festival Arrochar Gaelic Language and Culture Society until 1 November, various events

Saturday 31 October
Helensburgh Market in the Square 10am-4pm
Our Community in Cove and Kilcreggan Beach Clean 10.30am-12pm
Repair Hub at Helensburgh Community Hub 10.30am-12pm
Geilston Garden NTS Halloween Trail 11am-3pm and on 1 November

For information about these and many other events see our website - link in bio!

22/10/2026

The inaugural Fèis Chiùil an Àrachair / Arrochar Music Festival with Arrochar Gaelic Language and Culture Society is running 30 October to 1 November with a range of concerts and workshops!

22/10/2026

Helensburgh living up to its reputation as in the autumn sunshine!

20/10/2026

Coffee morning for RNLI Helensburgh this Saturday!

All set for the coffee morning this Saturday. RNLI Christmas cards and stocking fillers on sale and plenty of freshly brewed tea, coffee and homemade baking as well as our fabulous raffle prizes.

Come along and meet your friends - We have created more space this year so lots of room for all.

This Saturday - 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. United Reformed Church. Pop in and say hello.

Someone has been busy …

18/10/2026

Fabulous fireworks display last night from Rosneath Castle Park!

18/10/2026

Last chance to vote for Cardross Station in the World Cup of Stations - voting closes tonight!

17/10/2026

What a gorgeous day in Helensburgh today!

16/10/2026

this week? Please do check with organisers in case of any changes!

Friday 16 October
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch various dates until 1 November
Pumpkin & Play at Monty's Farm Park various dates until 30 October
An Evening with Jane McCarry and Mark Cox, Victoria Halls LiveArgyll 7.30pm
Quiz Night at Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7.45pm

Saturday 17th October
Forest Bathing at RSPB Loch Lomond 9.30am
Helensburgh Fire Station Open Day 11am-3pm
Craft Fair with Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans Association at The Bridge - Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 10am-3pm
Mid-day Music at Helensburgh United Reformed Church 12pm
Rosneath Castle Park Fireworks Display 5pm

Sunday 18th October
Exhibition, Vigil and Public Meeting at Helensburgh Civic Centre with & Bute Palestine Solidarity from 4-8pm

Wednesday 21st October
Collective Home: Community Play - Cove Park event at Centre 81 Garelochhead 7.30pm

Thursday 22nd October
Fashion Show and Pop-up Shop in aid of Gareloch RDA Civic Centre 6.30pm
Helensburgh Art Club Demo, Helensburgh Sailing Club 7.30pm
Cove & Kilcreggan Film Society 2026/7 Screening 'Steel Magnolias', Cove Burgh Hall 7.30pm

Saturday 24th October
RNLI Helensburgh Coffee Morning and Christmas Cards, United Reformed Church 10am-12.30pm
Gibson Hall, Garelochhead Preloved Clothing Sale 10am-2pm
Geilston Garden NTS Public Engagement Event at Geilston Hall Cardross 12-4pm
Clearwater Open Day & Beach Exploration, Our Community in Cove and Kilcreggan Cove Burgh Hall, 3-6pm
St Michael & All Angels Church - Helensburgh Ensemble Concert 3pm
Burgh Bonkers Bingo Spooktacular, Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club 7pm

Sunday 25th October
Ainsley Hamill in concert at Rhu & Shandon Church - Part of the Three Lochs Parish 3pm
Sunday @ Seven Concert, Helensburgh Parish Church 7pm

For information about these and many other events see our website - link in bio!

15/10/2026

Footpath improvement works at Helensburgh Reservoirs starting late October for 6 weeks - there may be some disruption while works are taking place, see Helensburgh & District Access Trust - HADAT post for details

Following on from HADAT’s conversations with Scottish Water we were advised today that SW is planning to commence footpath improvement works at Helensburgh Reservoir, primarily around Reservoir 2. This will augment the current work being undertaken by the Council at the Skating Pond. On completion Helensburgh will have an outstanding recreational asset for walkers/wildlife watchers at the top of the town.

The works will involve widening sections of the existing footpath on the eastern and northern sides of Reservoir 1 to facilitate the safe movement of plant, equipment and materials required for works at Reservoir 2. The project is expected to be completed over a six-week period.

During this time, access to Reservoir 2 will be restricted. Appropriate safety measures, including fencing, signage and site controls, will be in place throughout the duration of the works to ensure public safety.

To allow the works to be completed ahead of the Christmas period, and before the onset of more challenging winter conditions, the contractor, MacKenzie Construction, is proposing to commence works on w/c 26th October.

As part of the initial enabling works, the eastern and northern sections of the Reservoir 1 footpath will be temporarily closed for approximately four days. Alternative routes and clear signage will be provided where possible.

Please see the plan showing the proposed access routes and working areas.
SW apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation while these essential improvements are undertaken.

Helensburgh Community Council
Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers
Helensburgh HEART
Plastic Free Helensburgh - Community
Helensburgh Hermitage Park