Helensburgh
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.006 and -4.726 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 0' 22" and W -4° 43' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:58 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 am and 8:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Helensburgh

Helensburgh in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) with it's 13,720 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 363 mi (or 584 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Helensburgh is now 01:58 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Helensburgh, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 3 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Greenock, Dumbarton, Paisley, Irvine and Kilmarnock. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Clutha View Holiday Apartment

Address
0,4 mi
10 West Clyde Street
G84 8SQ Helensburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ardencaple Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
Shore Road
G84 8LA Helensburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rosslea Hall

Address
2,3 mi
Ferry Road
G84 8NF Rhu
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express GREENOCK

Address
4,3 mi
Cartsburn
PA15 1AE GREENOCK
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Tontine Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
6 Ardgowan Square
PA16 8NG Greenock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The County Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
Old Luss Road
G84 7BH Helensburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE HELENSBURGH SEAFRONT

Address
0,7 mi
112-117 WEST CLYDE STREET
G84 8ES HELENSBURGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Greenock

Address
4,3 mi
2 JAMES WATT WAY
PA15 2AJ Greenock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Helensburgh Argyll And Bute Scotland

Published: September 09, 2013
Length: 17:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. This...


Helensburgh Central Train Station

Published: June 13, 2014
Length: 32:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Edinburgh Waverley To Helensburgh Central Calling At Helensburgh Central.


Holiday On Ice - Brest - Arena - 2015

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 41:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Marylou Issy


Helensburgh fireworks 2011

Published: November 09, 2011
Length: 54:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert Bell

Helensburgh Fireworks organised by the Round Table in Helensburgh.


Helensburgh, Craigendoran kayaking with a collie puppy

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 41:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: William Fairey

Taking the kayak out with Mollie. "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


PS Waverley. Engines & Paddle Wheel leaving Helensburgh 02-07-11.

Published: July 15, 2011
Length: 12:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: caledonianspirit

PS Waverleys engines and port paddle wheel leaving Helensburgh on the return leg of the days cruise. Backing out of Helensburgh due to Low Water around the pier.


Helensburgh Reservoirs (DJI Phantom 2 Vision + P2V+)

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 24:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kev Guest

Shot using the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+.


Helensburgh skate park edit

Published: February 02, 2013
Length: 11:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: aidster frew

Lots of cool videos from Helensburgh skate park of BMX, scooter and skates.


The River Clyde at Helensburgh

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 50:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Margaret MacGillivray

Looking towards Helensburgh from the pier - and then round to the Rosneath peninsula. June 2014.


Sollerökören (Sollerö Choir) at St Columba Helensburgh

Published: September 06, 2009
Length: 09:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: stcolumbahelensburgh

Sollerökören (Sollerö Choir) at St Columba Helensburgh.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hill House, Helensburgh

Hill House in Helensburgh, Scotland is one of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's most famous works, probably second only to Glasgow School of Art. It was designed and built for the publisher Walter Blackie in 1902 – 1904. In addition to the house itself, Mackintosh also designed most of the interior rooms, furniture and other fixings.

Located at 56.0178, -4.72972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Charles Rennie Mackintosh buildings, Arts and Crafts architecture in Scotland, National Trust for Scotland properties, Houses completed in 1904, Category A listed buildings in Argyll and Bute, Houses in Scotland, Edwardian era, Historic house museums in Argyll and Bute, Landmark Trust properties in Scotland, Reportedly haunted locations in Scotland, Helensburgh

Lomond School

Lomond School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It was formed from a merger in 1977 between Larchfield Academy and St Bride's School for Girls (founded 1895). It is a member school of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. The school was originally located in the Larchfield Academy. The old building burnt down in a fire and now there is a new building where the old one was.

Located at 56.009, -4.737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in Argyll and Bute, Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, Independent schools in Argyll and Bute, Primary schools in Argyll and Bute, Secondary schools in Argyll and Bute

Helensburgh Cemetery

Helensburgh Cemetery is a 19th-century burial ground on the Old Luss Road in Helensburgh, Argyll, Scotland. Together with its boundary walls, lodge, gatepiers and gates it is designated as a Category B listed building by Historic Scotland. The graveyard contains several fine monuments, including one to Andrew Bonar Law, the former Prime Minister, whose ashes are buried at Westminster Abbey.

Located at 56.002, -4.713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category B listed buildings in Argyll and Bute, Cemeteries in Scotland, 19th-century establishments in Scotland, Helensburgh

West Kirk, Helensburgh

The West Kirk is a Church of Scotland parish church on Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh, Argyll, Scotland. Designed by James Hay, in 1853, it is designated as a Category B listed building by Historic Scotland.

Located at 56.0048, -4.7355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category B listed buildings in Argyll and Bute, Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Listed churches in Scotland, Churches in Argyll and Bute, Religious buildings completed in 1853, 19th century in Scotland, Helensburgh

Craigendoran

Craigendoran is a suburb at the eastern end of Helensburgh in Scotland, on the northern shore of the Firth of Clyde. The name is from the Gaelic for "the rock of the otter". It is served by Craigendoran railway station. Craigendoran pier was next to the station, with the railway connecting with Clyde steamers. This pier has since closed and fallen into disrepair. Hermitage Academy is on the eastern outskirts of Craigendoran.

Located at 55.997, -4.708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Argyll and Bute

Victoria Infirmary, Helensburgh

The Victoria Infirmary, Helensburgh is the former name of the Victoria Integrated Care Centre, Helensburgh, Scotland. The original Victoria Infirmary opened more than 100 years ago and has been converted in recent years to provide modern day care for the residents of Helensburgh and the Lochside. The site comprises the Victoria Infirmary Building, the Jeanie Deans Centre, Community Base and Out-Patient Department.

Located at 56.0028, -4.7152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Hospitals in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Argyll and Bute, NHS Scotland hospitals

Helensburgh No. 1 Reservoir

National grid reference NS30468387 Helensburgh, No 1 Reservoir 240px Location Helensburgh, Scotland Coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:56.0186|N|4.7188|W|region:GB_type:waterbody_source:GNS-enwiki primary name= }} Lake type Reservoir Basin countries Scotland, United Kingdom Surface area 39,500 sq. metres Water volume 117,000 cubic metres Surface elevation 107 metres The reservoir is of the non-impounding variety.

Located at 56.0186, -4.7188 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs in Argyll and Bute

Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir

National grid reference NS30438431 Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir 240px Location Helensburgh, Scotland Coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:56.0219|N|4.7210|W|region:GB_type:waterbody_source:GNS-enwiki primary name= }} Lake type Reservoir Basin countries Scotland, United Kingdom Surface area 53,707 sq. metres Water volume 229,000 cubic metres Surface elevation 113 metres The reservoir is of the non-impounding variety.

Located at 56.0219, -4.721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs in Argyll and Bute


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Helensburgh, Elenesburh, Горад Хеленсбург, Хелънсбърг, Baile Eilidh, ヘレンズバラ, Helensburgas, Хеленсборо, Геленсбург, 海倫斯堡