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Kirkmichael Young Beach graffiti on a brick wall

The KYB in shock young team hall of fame result

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019Colin Grain

The ballot for induction into the Young Team Hall of Fame has resulted in an unprecedented tie that sees KYB in a deadlock with arch-rivals, the Dinky from Dumbarton.

Seagull of the Month: January 2019

January 31, 2019February 6, 2019Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted perched on the railings at the pier, gazing westward upon the town still shrouded in fog that lingered from the festive period.

Robert Burns likeness on a white background

Local venues in last-minute scramble to arrange Burns evenings

January 17, 2019January 21, 2019Herm Park

Despite having over 200 years notice that the birthday of Robert Burns is celebrated on the 25th of January each year, Helensburgh’s bars and restaurants are only now racing to secure performers.

A seagull soaring above a festive illumination in early December

Seagull of the Month: December 2018

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019Joan L Baird

Our final seagull of 2018 was spotted soaring above one of the festive lights near the seafront.

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.

Category: Culture

The KYB in shock young team hall of fame result

Seagull of the Month: January 2019

Local venues in last-minute scramble to arrange Burns evenings

Seagull of the Month: December 2018

Seagull of the Month: November 2018

Kirkmichael Young Beach nominated to Young Team Hall of Fame

Seagull of the Month: October 2018

Seagull of the month: September 2018