Helensburgh

Helensburgh and Lomond is the gateway to Argyll, situated on the Clyde Sea Lochs, and including the west bank of Loch Lomond and the Arrochar Alps. With several train stations throughout the area on the West Highland Line, it has on the West Highland Line, it has fantastic transport connections to fantastic transport connections to both the west coast and the central both the west coast and the central belt, and makes a great day-trip belt, and makes a great day-trip destination. destination.

In Helensburgh, visit Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s famous Hill Rennie Mackintosh’s famous Hill House and the award-winning House and the award-winning architectural chainmail ‘Box’ architectural chainmail ‘Box’ protecting it. Geilston and Glenarn protecting it. Geilston and Glenarn Gardens are wonderful natural Gardens are wonderful natural att ractions, or for the latest in muatt ractions, or for the latest in museum immersive technology, take in seum immersive technology, take in the Scott ish Submarine Centre. Th e town also has a range of unique independent shops and galleries, and highly rated restaurants. Families are well catered for with new play facilities at Hermitage Park, and there is a farm park nearby.

Th e beautiful conservation village of Luss on Loch Lomond is the ancestral home of Clan Colquhoun. As well as picture postcard views, the sett lement has a fascinating history, including an 11th century Viking hogback grave in the churchyard. Th ere are several fabulous gift shops and eateries, and younger visitors will enjoy the faerie trail.

Ardlui off ers watersports on Loch Lomond, and Arrochar is a great base for Munro-bagging and mountain-biking. Th e whole area includes a number of trails such as the Loch Lomond and Cowal Way, Th ree Lochs Way, John Muir Way and Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. Th e Clyde Sea Lochs Trail is a 65 mile road route from Dumbarton to Arrochar, including the Rosneath Peninsula with its own fascinating heritage trails featuring the work of architects such as Alexander ‘Greek’ Th omson, William Leiper and Edwin Lutyens. Kilcreggan Pier is a regular stop for the Waverley Paddle Steamer on its Clyde cruises, and the Peninsula off ers stunning views down the Firth of Clyde to Bute and Arran.

Make Helensburgh the gateway to your Argyll adventure

Enjoy the great outdoors on the Three Lochs Way, John Muir Way, Argyll Sea Kayak Trail & Clyde Sea Lochs Trail, plus Munro-bagging, Mountain-biking, Watersports & more.

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Visit Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s famous Hill House, Geilston Garden NTS, the Scottish Submarine Centre & the Outdoor Museum. Browse in unique independent shops & galleries, enjoy an ice cream on the seafront promenade, eat in award-winning restaurants, & relax in a boutique hotel or B&B. With great transport links, including the ScotRail Highland Explorer on the West Highland Line, Helensburgh is the perfect gateway for your Argyll adventure.