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Seagull of the month: August 2019

August 31, 2019September 1, 2019Joan L Baird

A bit of town-centre architecture alongside this months ‘gull.

Seagull of the Month: July 2019

July 31, 2019August 20, 2022Joan L Baird

Resident, Ross M, sent us this fantastic picture of a handsome ‘gull that regularly visits his house in Helensburgh. Thanks for the submission, Ross – your ‘gull is a strong contender for Seagull of the Year!

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.

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.

A seagull swooping between trees at Kidston Park

Seagull of the Month: March 2019

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted soaring above the play park at Kidston Park on a wonderfully warm, early summer afternoon.

A seagull perched on a rock at Craigendoran bay

Seagull of the Month: February 2019

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019Joan L Baird

Perched on a rock in the litter-strewn bay at Craigendoran, this young one is probably disappointed to feel the cold weather return as the shortest month comes to a close. At least he has a friend to keep him company. Off in the distance is the sugar boat and maybe later in the spring, he’ll […]

Mild conditions lead to young team carnage in Colgrain

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019Colin Grain

Although evening activities don’t normally begin until the clocks go forward, the mildest February since records began has prompted an early start to KYB spring training.