Destination Helensburgh

11/08/2025

Boat Jumble and Car Boot Sale at Rhu Marina Sunday 17 August - still time to book a pitch!

One week today, still a few pitches available. DM or give us a call to book

10/08/2025

Welcome to Helensburgh visitors from Helensburgh & Thouars Twinning /Jumelage!

09/08/2025

The wonderful Cowalfest 2025 walking festival is running 18-22 September - details below, and we also have leaflets in the shop with the full programme of events!

CowalFest is a five-day family-friendly walking festival that showcases the beautiful scenery and heritage of the spectacular Cowal peninsula in Argyll.

08/08/2025

this week?

Saturday 9 August
Helensburgh Uniform Bank Back to School Bonanza, Helensburgh Parish Church Halls 10am-12pm
Coffee, Cake and a Chat at 3 Villages Hall, Arrochar 10am-1.30pm
Helensburgh Market in the Square 10am-4pm
Rhu Beach Clean 2-3.30pm Plastic Free Helensburgh - Community
Argyll Dance Company Open Day 3.30-5.30pm
Rock the Loch at The George Hotel Inveraray 12pm
Star Stories in Cove 7-9pm Silent Sounds

Sunday 10 August
Rosslea Hall Hotel Community and Family Day 12pm-4pm

Monday 11 August
Helensburgh traditional music session at The Beachcomber 7-9pm (postponed from last week!)

Thursday 14 August
Art Workshop at Geilston Garden with Friends of Geilston
Cinema Screening Civic Centre 'It Will Never Work' 6.30pm Stopgap Community Cinema CIC
Rum Tasting at La Jupe 7-9pm (Book Online)

Friday 15 August
Quiz Night at Gibson Hall, Garelochhead 7.45pm

Plus, these events are coming soon - remember to book if required!
An Audience with Karen Dunbar, Victoria Halls LiveArgyll 12 September
Lomond & Clyde Whisky Festival 20 September
Helensburgh Oktoberfest 20 September
Cove Real Ale Festival 27 September Cove Burgh Hall
Weekend Passes now available for Cove & Kilcreggan Book Festival in November

And don't forget entries are open for:
Cove & Kilcreggan 10k Run / Walk 7 September
Loch Long Jetty Association Arrochar 10K on 20 September
Friends of Geilston 2026 Calendar Photo Competition - deadline 29 August

Did you know we have over 150 upcoming local events listed in our calendar at https://destinationhelensburgh.org/whats-on/

08/08/2025

Community Day at Rosslea Hall Hotel this Sunday!

06/08/2025

Lots of great events coming up at RSPB Loch Lomond - love the sound of the Biofluorescent Night Walk!

For bookings and info 👉 https://events.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond

01/08/2025

this week? Did you know we have over 150 upcoming local events listed in our calendar at https://destinationhelensburgh.org/whats-on/

Friday 1 August
The Ashton 70th Anniversary Celebration Weekend (until 3 August) Street Party on Saturday! The Ashton
Comedy Night at Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Club 7.30pm

Saturday 2 August
Shrub Bed Tidy Colquhoun Square 10-11.30am Helensburgh Community Council
Helensburgh Art Club Annual Show 9am-5pm until 4 August
Lochgilphead Celtic and Pictish Festival 11am-4pm
Garelochhead Bowling Club Family Fun Day 11am-4pm
Cowboys & Dreams at The Beachcomber 7.30pm

Sunday 3 August
Friends of Geilston Craft Fair 11am-4pm Geilston Garden NTS

Monday 4 August
Helensburgh traditional music session at The Beachcomber 7-9pm

Plus, these events are coming soon - remember to book if required!
An Audience with Karen Dunbar, Victoria Halls LiveArgyll 12 September
Lomond & Clyde Whisky Festival 20 September
Helensburgh Oktoberfest 20 September
Cove Real Ale Festival 27 September at Cove Burgh Hall
Weekend Passes now available for Cove & Kilcreggan Book Festival in November

And don't forget entries are open for:
Cove & Kilcreggan 10k Run / Walk 7 September
Loch Long Jetty Association Arrochar 10K on 20 September
Friends of Geilston 2026 Calendar Photo Competition - deadline 29 August

28/07/2025

Have you got a good photo of Geilston Garden? Entries for the Friends of Geilston 2026 Calendar Competition are open!

Still time to submit your entries for the Friends of Geilston 2026 Calendar Photography Competition before the deadline of 10pm on Friday 29th August.

Enter up to 3 of your favourite photographs taken at Geilston Garden. Landscape Format Only Accepted - With Suitable Caption. Photos must be of Good Quality - at least 1 mb jpeg

Email entries to [email protected]
Prizes of £25, £15, £10 will be awarded to top three photos
For Terms & Conditions go to www.friendsofgeilston.org
By submitting photographs you have accepted FoG Terms & Conditions.
Good Luck everyone!