2019 - Page 2 of 3 - Helensburgh Adviser

Residents rejoice at Grant Street resurfacing

July 21, 2019July 22, 2019Herm Park

Decades of determined campaigning led by the ‘Adviser’s own George Ramsgate results in a sleek new layer of tarmac on the quiet side-street.

Theme park magnate in Hermitage Park bid

July 1, 2019July 22, 2019George Ramsgate

The recently rejuvenated park is under consideration as the site of a new venture with the potential to generate thousands in “delinquent tourism” money.

Seagull of the Month: June 2019

June 30, 2019July 1, 2019Joan L Baird

This particular seagull was spotted in mid June atop the entranceway of the Commodore Vintage Inn, staring off into the evening sun.

Seagull terrorist swoops from the Co-op roof

Seagull terrorism rocks town centre

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019Joan L Baird

A menacing seagull has been seen swooping to attack innocent pedestrians at the junction of Sinclair Street and King Street in Helensburgh.

Some pumps on a pub bar. Could be anywhere.

Shock as Navy lads opt for a quiet night out

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019Charlotte Street

Helensburgh pub regulars stunned as group of young men from the ‘base quietly enjoy drinks in a local pub without being idiots.

Seagull of the Month: May 2019

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019Herm Park

Soaring high above the revellers at Helensburgh Ale and Gin Festival, this magnificent seagull kept a watchful eye on proceedings at the civic centre.

Remembering Azad Video - a stylised photograph depicting an Azad video store with VHS style distortion

Remembering Helensburgh’s Azad Video

April 27, 2019April 29, 2019Herm Park

A quarter-century before the advent of Netflix or Amazon Prime, the only way to get movies on demand was from a local VHS rental shop. Amongst others, Helensburgh had Azad Video and it was more than just a video shop.

Seagull of the Month: April 2019

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019Joan L Baird

A visitor to the town spotted this cheeky chap on the roof of the beer garden at The Henry Bell, waiting to swoop down to snatch leftover food from abandoned meals.