2018 - Helensburgh Adviser

A parking ticket machine in Helensburgh's Sinclair Street car park

Sinclair Street car park set to become Escape Room

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018George Ramsgate

Although a final decision on the fate of the site’s challenging parking meters has yet to be made, the ‘Adviser has learned that the machines could feature in a popular entrapment game.

A train at the buffers in Helensburgh Central

ScotRail roll the dice on gambling act

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018Herm Park

By scrapping free rail travel for children in January 2019, ScotRail may be in breach of strict legislation designed to protect kids from gambling.

Local man suspects Craigendoran pier construction is lair of criminal mastermind

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018Herm Park

The seemingly perpetual construction taking place at the head of Craigendoran pier has prompted a local man to contact the Helensburgh Adviser to suggest that the works are not as innocent as first appears.

Seagull of the Month: November 2018

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018Joan L Baird

For November we’re showcasing a seagull surveying Colquhoun Square from atop the old post office building. We waited a good few minutes watching as he made circuits of the square, hoping he’d land upon the highest point of the building but he was content to settle for the chimney.

Anne of Loudounville join in Black Friday hysteria

November 23, 2018November 30, 2018George Ramsgate

The town centre gift shop has made the unexpected move of joining in the mass consumer frenzy by “slashing prices” for the event known as Black Friday.

Kirkmichael Young Beach graffiti on a brick wall

Kirkmichael Young Beach nominated to Young Team Hall of Fame

November 20, 2018November 21, 2018Colin Grain

A local youth organisation has gained international recognition with their first nomination for induction into the Young Team Hall of Fame.

Helensburgh Pier shortly before the test launch

HASA’s weekend test launch presumed successful

November 6, 2018December 19, 2018Herm Park

Despite the fireworks, the launch of Helensburgh Aeronautics and Space Administration’s first test rocket appeared to go smoothly on Sunday night.

A row of cars on the left blocking those on the right

Lazy drivers entrap those parking considerately at Craigendoran

November 1, 2018November 23, 2018Colin Grain

A handful of hasty drivers are ensuring that those who arrive early and park along the seawall are then trapped upon their return to Craigendoran Station.

A seagull rests upon the roof of Helensburgh Swimming Pool

Seagull of the Month: October 2018

October 31, 2018Herm Park

This month’s seagull was spotted perching upon the roof of Helensburgh Swimming Pool, no doubt watching out for some passers-by clutching a bag of chips!

Missing couple found safe and well at bottom of Henry Bell Street

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018Colin Grain

An intensive search of the Helensburgh area has ended in relief after a missing couple were found to be merely stuck at the four-way stop in place at the bottom of Henry Bell Street.