2025 - Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull perched on top of a lamppost, pictured through blossom on a tree.

Seagull of the Month: April 2025

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was captured through the fading blossom of a tree on Argyle Street in late April. Such a shame that the beautiful blossom doesn’t hang around for long but at least our seagulls are ever-present.

A seagull standing on grass near blooming daffodils in Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh.

Seagull of the Month: March 2025

March 31, 2025April 1, 2025Joan L Baird

Blessed with a beautifully sunny day on the last weekend of March, local photographer Julia M took this fine selection of pictures of a seagull strutting about in front of some lovely daffodils in the square on Mother’s Day .

A white Volkswagen camper van parked by the side of the road

East King Street camper van in line for listed status

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025Colin Grain

Although the white Volkswagen will be a familiar sight to those passing by East King Street Park, few would imagine that it could draw the attention of Historic Scotland for a potentially “listed” status. It’s a title you’d normally think befitting of historic landmarks in the Helensburgh area such as The Hill House, the Clock […]

A lone seagull standing on the beach by the river Clyde in Helensburgh's west bay with the pier and leisure centre in the background.

Seagull of the Month: February 2025

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025Herm Park

This lone seagull was spotted at the edge of the water in late February 2025, just a few weeks after the 22 million pound leisure centre in the background was rendered inoperable by Storm Éowyn.

A seagull swooping with snowy covered hills in the distance.

Seagull of the Month: January 2025

February 3, 2025February 26, 2025Joan L Baird

For our first seagull of 2025 we have this superb submission from Julia M, who took this shot in early January at Helensburgh reservoir. The snow covered hills in the background give an idea of how chilly it was to start the year!

A seagull clutching something in its beak, flying low above the grey, choppy waters of the river Clyde.

Seagull of the Month: December 2024

January 1, 2025February 26, 2025Joan L Baird

New to the area, Julia M is a keen wildlife photographer and ventured out in the rain on the last weekend of 2024 in an attempt to snap a seagull of the month for December. Despite the unfavourable conditions, she managed to capture this seagull flying low above the choppy river Clyde, heading in the […]