Location: Helensburgh
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What to do and see in Helensburgh, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Helensburgh (/ˈhɛlənzbrə/; Scottish Gaelic: Baile Eilidh, lit. 'town (or burgh) of Helen') is a town within the Helensburgh and Lomond Area of Argyll and Bute Council, Scotland. It also has its own Community Council. Until local government reorganisation in 1996 Helensburgh was in Dumbarton District and hence also in Strathclyde Region; prior to 1975 it was a small burgh with its own town council within Dunbartonshire. In the Middle Ages it was within the Earldom of Lennox, an area sometimes referred to as The Lennox. It lies on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde and the mouth of the Gareloch is close to the western boundary of the town.
Restaurants in Helensburgh
1. Tut-Tut Rock
2. The Hill House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 638 reviews
Reviewed By PaulG6387
This house is well worth a visit the views across Helensburgh to the sea and beyond are breathtaking especially from the top of the steel structure The Cafe is a must staff cannot do enough for you the prawn open and chicken sandwiches were fresh and the foul of the day was delicious and warm
3. Rhu Point
4. Bust Of John Logie Baird
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This monument is in tribute to John Logie Baird, the Scottish inventor best known for his invention and contributions to the now ubiquitous television system. Every child in Scotland will have learned about John Logie Baird in school, so it was a real surprise to see this as we wandered on the esplanade of Helensburgh. I haven’t thought about the man in a long time, but I’m glad I saw this here as I didn’t even know he was a native of this town. The bust depicts Baird as a middle aged man wearing a suit, and looking out to see. On the bridge of his nose is what appears to be the bridge of a spectacles, but no other hint that he is wearing any, which is weird. Baird did wear glasses in real life, so perhaps the glasses were broken off. The bust is wonderfully sculpted with true to life likeness. Anyway, not the most amazing thing to see, but worth a look if in Helensburgh.
5. Kilcreggan Pier
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4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By 445margarete
Fabulous Pier very picturesque and quaint. Like stepping back in time. Ferry master & staff were so helpful & accomodating. Well worth a walk along.
6. Helensburgh West Bay Esplanade
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4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By B4035LFelizabethc - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Since they've renovated the promenade it's looking beautiful. It's a great place to sit and look onto the loch or just to stroll along. Plenty of seats for sitting, or you can just "sit on the wall". With it's revamped square too, Helensburgh is now a super looking place and is always a favourite with day tourists/visitors. Plenty of eating places.
7. The Henry Bell Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Scottish-Hidden-Gems - Irvine, United Kingdom
A lovely monument on helensburgh promenade to the scottish engineer Henry Bell. There are quite a few references to this man in helensburgh and he has certainly has not been forgetten!
8. Ardencaple Castle
9. Townhead Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
10. The Mackintosh Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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