Helensburgh, Coastal town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Helensburgh extends along the northern shore of the Firth of Clyde, featuring Victorian architecture and tree-lined streets that lead toward waterfront promenades.
Sir James Colquhoun established the settlement in 1776 and named it after his wife Helen Sutherland, transforming the area from rural land into a planned town.
The Hill House stands as a prime example of Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture, incorporating innovative design elements that reflect Scottish architectural innovation.
Regular train services connect Helensburgh to Glasgow via the West Highland Railway Line, with the journey taking approximately 45 minutes each direction.
John Logie Baird, the inventor of mechanical television, conducted his initial experiments and developments in his workshop within this Scottish coastal town.
Location: Argyll and Bute
GPS coordinates: 56.00701,-4.73180
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
West Kirk, Helensburgh
343 m
Helensburgh, 1 Princes Street East, Council Offices
333 m
38–40 Sinclair Street
390 m
Helensburgh War Memorial
262 m
The Tower
209 m
1 Glenan Gardens, Argyle Street West, Helensburgh
409 m
Helensburgh, 18 Colquhoun Street, Post Office
405 m
Helensburgh, Charlotte Street, Park Church And Church Hall
340 m
34 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh
400 m
28-30 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh
405 m
Helensburgh, 24-28 Princes Street West
349 m
33-41 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh
391 m
Helensburgh, 78 West Princes Street
409 m
Helensburgh, King Street East, Baptist Church
225 m
Helensburgh, 38 - 40 Sinclair Street
389 m
9 Argyle Street East, Helensburgh
144 m
Helensburgh, Colquhoun Square, Celtic Cross
374 m
Helensburgh, Sinclair Street, Victoria Halls
36 m
53 James Street, Helensburgh
381 m
Helensburgh, Princes Street East, Helensburgh Central Station, Platform And Canopy, South Side
357 m
Helensburgh, 23-25 Colquhoun Square
359 m
Helensburgh, John Street, Provost Lamp Standards
386 m
Helensburgh, Princes Street East, Helensburgh Central Station, Concourse Roof And Platform Screen Walls
329 m
Helensburgh, Princes Street East, Helensburgh Central Station, Platform And Canopy, North Side
346 m
Columba Church Hall, King Street West, Helensburgh
212 m
Helensburgh, 20, 22 Princes Street West
345 m
Helensburgh, 8 Princes Street West
335 m
Helensburgh, 26 Colquhoun Square, Bank Of Scotland
308 mReviews
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