Environment Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

Helensburgh Community Council to trial slug lanes

September 24, 2022September 25, 2022Joan L Baird

A think-tank embedded within Helensburgh Community Council has recommended that “slug lanes” are the way forward during the autumn slug surge. Dedicated slug lanes have been created on the footpath that runs up the east side of Sinclair Street. A council spokesperson told us that the lanes will facilitate safe passage of slugs in both […]

Seagull distancing rules to remain in place as lockdown eases

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020Joan L Baird

Argyll & Bute Council have recommended that seagulls should continue to remain 2 metres apart despite the phased easing of lockdown elsewhere in Scotland. In a statement published online, Councillor Ellen Morton confirmed that despite the continuing fine weather it was more important than ever for seagulls to remain disciplined. “I know it’s been a […]

Graffiti on the Cenotaph wall at Hermitage Park

Vandal alleges that Michael G shared confidential information

November 15, 2019November 20, 2019George Ramsgate

A cowardly delinquent defaced the cenotaph wall at Hermitage Park in a poorly executed defamation attempt just days before Remembrance Sunday.

Mysterious buoy spotted by Craigendoran Pier

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019Colin Grain

An alert reader contacted the Helensburgh Adviser after noticing the unusual item on the shore by Middleton Drive.

An area of tree stumps above Highlandman's way

Chances of Amazonian style fires cut significantly

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019Joan L Baird

Residents assured that raging forest fires of the kind currently razing areas of the Amazon are unlikely now that all the trees have been chopped down.

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 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.

The sadness behind the Kidston Park Spider’s smile

August 8, 2018September 19, 2018Joan L Baird

After decades of neglect, a concerned Kidston Park patron has called for help from the Helensburgh Adviser to raise awareness of the bleak fate facing the iconic spider.

Weedol back away from Craigendoran station challenge

July 31, 2018October 3, 2018Colin Grain

A recent challenge posted on social media in an attempt to goad the well-known gardening brand into eradicating Craigendoran station of weeds has been declined. The unused riverside platform at the station becomes so overgrown during the summer that it obscures passengers’ view of the river. As Network Rail had been seemingly ignoring the growing problem, […]