Top things to see, do and experience in Helensburgh
Family Day Out Hermitage Park has great play facilities plus a kiosk for takeaway drinks and snacks. There is a skate park at the waterfront, and plenty of seats to enjoy the view with an ice-cream! Furry family members are also welcome, with lots of local dog-friendly options. www.destinationhelensburgh.org/see- and-do/ www.destinationhelensburgh.org/dog- friendly-helensburgh-lomond/ Dine Out Enjoy the fabulous Sugar Boat bistro, Mediterranean food at Riva, or brunch at The Ginger Breadman Café - there are lots of wonderful eateries in Helensburgh. Or how about a take-home treat from the award-winning Artist Patisserie! www.destinationhelensburgh.org/stay- and-eat/eat-and-drink/ Shop Local Browse the town’s wonderful array of unique independent stores – Tweedie, Shooftie, The Scandinavian Shop, The Toy Shop and Destination Helensburgh are just some of the many wonderful gift shops and galleries in the town. www.destinationhelensburgh.org/shop/ Scottish Submarine Centre Scotland’s only submarine museum and education centre uses immersive video and audio to provide learning experiences about the exploits of the submarine service and the people involved. www.submarinecentre.org/ Get Active Outdoors Follow the Three Lochs Way, John Muir Way, Argyll Sea Kayak Trail or Glen Fruin Cycle Loop. Take in the amazing views from Ben Bouie across the Firth of Clyde and Loch Lomond, and enjoy a huge range of activities from Munro-bagging to watersports, golf, and much more! www.destinationhelensburgh.org/see- and-do/activities/
The Hill House (National Trust for Scotland) Acclaimed architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and artist Margaret Macdonald worked together on almost everything you see at the stunning Hill House, from the building to the décor inside. The walkways of its protective steel ‘Box‘ add to this unique visitor experience. www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hill- house/ Garden City of the Clyde Helensburgh is famous for its amazing spring cherry blossom, and there are stunning local gardens to visit, including Glenarn in Rhu and Geilston (National Trust for Scotland) near Cardross. Scotland’s Gardens Scheme website has information about individual garden openings. www.destinationhelensburgh.org/garden- city-of-the-clyde/ www.scotlandsgardens.org/ Discover Helensburgh App Download the Discover Helensburgh App to find out all about the town and its fascinating history, with over 50 places of interest, 8 self-guided trails and family fun activities. www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/discover- helensburgh Games on Saturday 7th June is a fantastic local celebration of traditional Scottish culture, sport and dance for all ages, with a free shuttle bus from the town to the games field. www.hlhighlandgames.scot/ Enjoy Local Events There is a busy programme of events, many of them run by the local community, like the Helensburgh HEART Beer & Gin Festival in May. There are also Markets, Gala Days, Concerts, and much more! Visit the Destination Helensburgh What’s On Calendar for the latest information www.destinationhelensburgh.org/whats-on/ www.helensburghheart.com/ Highland Games Helensburgh and Lomond Highland
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