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Helensburgh pier and leisure centre from the west bay

Local photographers lament ongoing pier closure

September 30, 2022October 1, 2022George Ramsgate

Although the long-awaited leisure centre is now open, works continue on the Helensburgh Waterfront Development project in the form of resurfacing of the pier. Due to this there has been no public access to the pier since early September, much to the frustration of local photographers. We were contacted by one local shutterbug who told […]

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Slug lanes on Sinclair Street

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 […]

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The Dapper Dug on James Street, Helensburgh

The Dapper Dug sets new record for storied ‘burgh premises

August 1, 2022September 23, 2022Charlotte Street

The Dapper Dug, Helensburgh’s newest and most recently closed pub, has potentially set a new record for the shortest opening to closure period ever. After numerous delays, the gastro pub finally opened on James Street in mid June 2022. Occupying the building that was originally a cinema before it became a snooker club and amusement […]

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A faded street sign on West Abercromby Street in Helensburgh

U2 mildly embarrassed by Helensburgh song connection

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021George Ramsgate

With Helensburgh evidently being the town where streets have no name, the ‘Adviser reached out to representatives for Irish rock band U2 for comment on the obvious parallels between the town and their song “Where the streets have no name.” Although Bono and Edge were unavailable, a spokesperson for the band commented that Helensburgh’s faded […]

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A dirty pavement on Sinclair Street, Helensburgh

Residents astonished to learn that rain was cleaning the pavements all along

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021George Ramsgate

A recent post on the Facebook group Angry, Opinionated People of Helensburgh noting the filthy state of pavements has seemingly betrayed everything locals thought they knew to be true regarding how they have been kept clean in the past. A few misguided residents were certain they could remember a time when Argyll and Bute Council […]

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Seagull social distancing

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 […]

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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.

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Mysterious buoy by Craigendoran Pier

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.

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Grant Street resurfaced

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.

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Vandal Land logo over a picture of Hermitage Park

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.

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