THE Helensburgh Heritage Trust website has four main areas containing nearly 1,600 articles. These include Latest News, Heritage items, Trust items, and the Photo Bright new future for CairndhuGallery, which can be accessed from the horizontal menu at the top of the home page and has 1,982 old pictures in 22 different galleries.
The main area of the site is Heritage, and the drop down menu shows different categories which each contain a number of articles. There are individual categories for Henry Bell and John Logie Baird. The Trust area can be accessed through the horizontal menu at the top of the page.
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LATEST NEWS
Hopes of Baird biopic: new series to mark 100 years since world's first TV pictures
Bright new future for Cairndhu: developers refurbish historic seafront mansion
New plaque marks Deborah's birthplace: film star honoured on 100th anniversary of her birth
Last link with MAEE dies: Frances McLaren passed away at the age of 97
Fourth Boer War Clock found: awarded to Sergeant Daniel L.Porter
Ballad of Stooky Bill: poet imagines future of John Logie Baird's dummy
New coin marks John Logie Baird's death: Royal Mint released on January 1 a special 50 pence piece.
Town features in Spanish novel: author sought background from Heritage Trust
Burgh War Memorial website launched: details of the 206 WW1 casualties named on the cenotaph in Hermitage Park
Book tribute to Cove gardener: photographic portrait of Dr Jim Taggart
Glen Fruin in Chicago: golf club creates battle monument
Comet replica badly damaged: Inverclyde Council must decide on repairs
Third Boer War clock found: Canadian owner wants to return it to family
Childrens book about Baird published: review from US Schools Libraries Association
New details of Baird's TV research: technical article in American journal
New hope for old seminary: St Peter's gifted to educational trust
Updates for Helensburgh 2002 book: additions and corrections by editor Stewart Noble
Historic seafront mansion to become flats: new plans for Cairndhu
New Image Gallery milestone: 2,000th image uploaded
Final Open Meeting cancelled: the March 2020 Open Meeting has been cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis
2020 Anderson Trust exhibition: theme is music and art, writes Mary-Jane Selwood
World War Two DVD shown: featuring memories of people living in the area during the war shown to University of the Third Age members
Two Town Centre walks: staged by the Trust as part of the Helensburgh Winter Festival
Place names conference in Arrochar: looking at the origins of place names
On the street where you live: Sandy Kerr spoke about burgh street names
Scots diet in the menu: touring exhibition from National Library of Scotland
Trust members visited Yacht Club: club archivist showed yachting treasures
Australian seeks family history: looking for family in Kilcreggan area
Details of inventor wanted: Helensburgh man patented gramophone pickup
American find from early burgh cycling: silver medal found in New York
Heritage secretary honoured: lifetime achievement of Mary Haggarty
Concert marked D-Day 75th anniversary: Military Wives Choir and HMS Neptune Band perform
Research into Cenotaph WW1 Deaths: joint project by Friends of Hermitage Park and the Heritage Trust
Exhibition features Princess Louise: exhibition in Inveraray Castle open daily until October 31
Visit the Hill House Hub: two open mornings at Charles Rennie Mackintosh mansion
Burgh features in showbiz magazine: Stagedoor tells the story of Master Joe Petersen
Anderson Trust exhibition opens: local works on theme of 'Seasons'
Work starts on Hill House 'box': major project to protect Mackintosh mansion
WW1 exhibition now open: Civic Centre display marks centenary of Armistice
Artist looks at burgh's past: exhibition features 100 years of Helensburgh
Airship ace's story told: Argyll's Major J.G.Struthers featured in exhibition
Sad death of Anne Paterson Wallace: expert on Paterson family history
French honour for nonagenarian: Harry McAuley receives Croix de Guerre
Students recreate Baird TV: mechanical set will be used for demontrations
Artist couple's work on display: exhibition of work by Ted and Elizabeth Odlibg
New book dedicated to Baird: BBC publishes guide to Scottish made programmes
Art couple's work on show: new exhibition of work by Ted and Elizabeth Odling
New book features Baird Televisor: Glasgow Guide mentions Helensburgh
Improvements to Fruin cairn: better access to battle monument
Bleak future for St Peter's: arts company NVA to close in September
Heritage Walk at Glenarn: guided tour of Rhu garden
Arrochar paths leaflet launched: promoting walking and heritage
Not in the Exhibition!: Large painting too heavy for library wall
Book tells Trident story: ex-Commodore Clyde Eric Thompson tells of nuclear deterrent hstory
Academy seeks names for WW1 memorial: S4 pupils will visit the battle fields
Nautical theme for exhibition: Anderson (Local Collection) Trust paintings on show
Glasgow Boys works on show: exhibition at Dunfermline Carnegie Library
Long history of blaze hotel: Cameron House was family home for centuries
Trust website milestone: over four million visits to this page!
Heroes Centre opens in town: Sinclair Street base for long-running project
Helensburgh Doors Open next weekend: Details of Doors Open Day events and venues
Exhibition of minister's art: paintings by David Reid on sale.
Kayak challenge followed Comet route: Uganda fundraiser was tribute to Henry Bell
St Peter's tours in September: Seminary takes part in Doors Open Day
Anderson Trust director dies suddenly: Bill Anderson led Trust for 36 years
Sad death of Trust director: Jenny Sanders died suddenly on holiday
TV inventor's son interviewed: Professor Malcolm Baird discusses his father
Stencil workshop at Hill House: expert tuition at Charles Rennie Mackintosh mansion
Morven wins acting award: best TV actor in Sunday Herald Culture Awards
More MAEE Memorial unveiling pictures: photo gallery
MAEE Memorial unveiled: Trusts honour RAF Helensburgh and MAEE servicemen and women
Join St Peter's network: volunteers wanted to help develop former seminary for community use
Waverley season has started: historic paddle steamer is 70 years-old
St Peter's funding now in place: work will start at Cardross site later this year
Where did Sister Annie go?: search for information about World War One nurse
Hill House hosts valuation day: LADFAS organises fundraiser for National Trust mansion
Descriptive panel at Fruin cairn: details of 1603 battle
Morar House restoration plan: developers seek local helpers
Exhibition features local buildings: new Anderson Trust display in Helensburgh Library
K-13 tragedy centenary service: submariners gathered at Faslane Cemetery to pay respects
Baird worker dies at 104: Andy Andrews was 14 when he became an apprentice engineer
Gordon becomes a Freeman: Argyll and Bute honours wheelchair tennis star
St Peter's book launch: the story of 50 years
Women in World War Two: appeal for information
Ferry Inn for sale: mansion built for Princess Louise on market
Former Cairndhu organ to be restored: appeal from Cumbrian congregation
Talk on 1914-45 Clyde defence: joint meeting with North Clyde Archaelogical Society
New session — new venue: open meetings move to Civic Centre
Comet silhouette presented: bicentenary project ends at Waitrose
Burgh church restoration: £300,000 makeover for Helensburgh Parish Church
Cardross project wins award: Herald honours Hinterland
TV inventor's daughter died suddenly: Diana Richardson funeral details
Sudden death of Kenneth Crawford: Trust director and newsletter editor
Local archaelogical finds on show: relics discovered on Ben Bouie and at Millbrae, Rosneath
Find out more about St Peter's plan: information day in Cardross on June 29
Exhibition of Leiper's life and work: centenary of architect's death marked
Remembering the Battle of Jutland: weekend of events in Helensburgh
Search for family members: octogenarian seeks burgh relative
Actor brings home John Muir spirit: series of events mark US Parks Centennial
Holy Loch memories wanted: BBC to film nuclear subs documentary
St Peter's event was sold out: 8,000 attended Hinterland festival
Grants secure St Peter's future: Heritage Lottery fund helps former seminary
Baird Archive on display: open event at Glasgow University
Easter battle at Luss: two days of events launch 'Friends of Museum'
Sad death of John Carslaw: artist and an Anderson Trust founder trustee
Cove and Kilcreggan marks 150 years: five days of events at Kilcreggan
Gordon opens Civic Centre: wheelchair tennis star learnt to play in former Clyde CE Centre
Town walks during Festival: guided walks for NVA Hinterland event
Sad death of local historian: Pat Drayton was working on another book
Television is 90, by Malcolm Baird: inventor's son looks back
Baird TV anniversary marked: 90 years since Soho demonstration
Chairman steps down: Stewart Noble is succeeded by David Clark
Hermitage Park grant approved: Heritage Lottery Fund allocates £2.3 million for improvements
Landmark for talking newspaper: Headline Helensburgh reaches 40 years
Portkil clay pipe mystery: steam engine and paddle steamer on bowl
Baird in engineering Hall of Fame: inventor's son welcomes honour
St Peter's will be transformed: March launch at Cardross seminary
Grant to upgrade War Memorial: more good news for Hermitage Park restoration
Trust President on Radio: Professor Malcolm Baird interviewed about his father by Richard Holloway
Tree honours Queen's reign: Red Oak planted in Luss in September
Baird recording stays in UK: Glasgow University to acquire historic collection
Cove and Kilcreggan heritage leaflet: details of architecture on west side of Peninsula
Photo date mystery: celebrations at Helensburgh's Clydesdale Bank
World War One Roadshow visits Library: expert help in identifying memorabilia
Artist was retired teacher: Andrew Cranston painted Rosneath's Ferry Inn
Pupils gift work to Trust: paintings become part of Anderson Local Collection
Plaque honours Rangers founder: commemoration at Rosneath graveyard
Update on Kilmahew project: NVA keeps Cardross community up to date
History event at Garelochhead: looking back and helping Gibson Hall
Memorial campaign planned: Oxford to honour WW1 pilots who died at airfield
Rhu artist has solo exhibition: Mary Batchelor paintings on show in Clydebank
Artwork starts controversy: East Clyde Street artwork shows Lady Helen Sutherland
Luss grave marker to be restored: joint venture to clean Viking hogback stone
New panels on Sea Lochs Trail: Love Loch Lomond revives tourist route
Furniture appeal reaches target: Trust hopes to buy Hill House chair and lamp
STV reports on St Peter's: Trust honorary member interviewed
Options for Hermitage Park: three plans for £2 million refurbishment
TV news features St Peter's: News at Ten visits Cardross
Plea to find Leiper paintings: exhibition planned to mark centenary
Trust chairman on TV: Stewart Noble meets Michael Portillo
Trust buys Whitelaw Hamilton painting: third acquisition shows Loch Lomond from Glen Douglas
Clan museum opens in Luss: new attraction in historic village
New edition of 'Images': Anderson Trust publishes updated version
Appeal to buy Hill House furniture: National Trust needs £25,000
Revitalising St Peter's Seminary: creative design team appointed
Portrait gifted to Heritage Trust: Gregor Ian Smith painting will be displayed
Baird bust is back: restored to seafront after CHORD project
Public meeting on Kilmahew: discussing plans for seminary and woodlands
Argylls exhibition in Library: World War One display from September 21
Americans honour Baird: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers award for inventor
Who's that with Stewart Noble!: Trust chairman interviewed by Michael Portillo
James Kay paintings on sale: first Glasgow exhibition of Portincaple artist's work
Remembering World War One: new booklet from Arrochar, Tarbet, and Ardlui Heritage Group
Major boost for Hermitage Park: £2 million Lottery Fund grant for regeneration
Burgh featured in World War Two novel: Young girl searches for missing father
Help wanted with research: Craigellachie features in family history
Actress came home for Games: Morven Christie starred in opener
Engraving lent for exhibition: Anderson Trust work on show at Kirkcudbright
Sir Jackie is 75: motor racing ace has many Helensburgh connections
Aussie search for burgh forebears: engineer interested in McAuslan and Stirling families
Jean Petrie will be much missed: sad death of ex-Provost's wife
New director joins Trust: Alasdair Jamison co-opted to board
Kilmahew walk on Sunday: Alan Grey leads horticultural stroll
Historic theme at Festival: free entry to West Dunbartonshire Libraries events
Colquhouns gather in Luss in July: five day programme of clan events
West Highland Railway on film: link to a 1960 BBC film about the historic line
Free Hidden Heritage Conference: details of Viking research at Arrochar
Anderson Trust exhibition launched: writing related to paintings, and new acquisitions
Is this a Cardross class?: search for information about photograph
Librarian's new book on castles: restorations reviewed by Trust honorary member Mike Davis
Plaque to honour Baird: Heritage Trust nominated TV inventor
Forty years of photos in new book: outstanding images from Shandon photographer and film maker David Peat
Book on sale before exhibition: Anderson Trust art inspires writers
Trust chairman on radio: Stewart Noble on town centre walk with BBC's Mark Stephen
Trust claims victory in VC campaign: Cardross officer will be commemorated
TV features Maid of Loch: BBC1 Scotland looks at Loch Lomond
Parliament recognises Baird: motion marks 125th birthday of TV inventor
Trust backs local VC winner: campaign to include Lt Reginald Graham of Cardross in commemoration
Archaeological Society starts first season: new group organises talks and trips
New book on West Highland Line: local old photographs featured
History Hut opened at Waitrose site: temporary display of excavated bottles and pots
DVD tells Henry Bell Story: Trust produces educational aid for schools
TV features Baird home: Michael Buerk visits Linton Crescent in Hastings
Cardross garden talk postponed: Professor Stephen Daniels will speak in September
Tales of a Cardross family: new book about shipowner Claud Allan
Argylls painting visited burgh: newly commissioned work tours Argyll and Bute
Cronin classic on dvd: first twelve episodes of Dr Finlay's Casebook
All welcome at Tree Trust talk: invitation to hear trees expert speak
Trip and talk on West Highland Line: Trust directors will give illustrated presentation
Busy May for Viking project: Four excavations between Arrochar and Tarbet
Talk for railway enthusiasts: author Julian Holland speaks about his new book
Peninsula website under threat: long-running Rosneath site may have to close
Ailsa Tanner remembered: Anderson Trust exhibition features local artist
Audio event at Seminary: collage to be launched at St Peter's College, Cardross
Hidden Heritage Project update: Viking talk inspires Arrochar volunteers
Bid to form archaeological society: public meeting in Victoria Hall soon
Search for burgh rugby images: club history writer asks for help
Anderson Trust — the New Elizabethans: details of the latest exhibition in Helensburgh Library.
Hidden Heritage project starts soon: apply now for free research workshops
Plate sparked MacNicol mystery: pottery expert researches Annie Primrose MacNicol
Trust to research World War Two: Heritage Lottery grant to record memories
BBC featured MAEE memories: Frances McLaren recalls work at RAF Helensburgh
New steamers history launched: Andrew Clark tells of Clyde ships and people
Arrochar Vikings research project: Volunteers wanted for major study
400 pay tribute to John Johnston: Trust's company secretary will be much missed
Bottles project — helpers wanted: Fiona Baker plans excavation at Colgrain
Town church looked back: St Michael's weekend of history
50 years of Helensburgh rugby: club will celebrate in August 2013
Navy bell returns to town: ship's bell given to Sea Cadets
New book launched on steamers: '200 Years of Clyde Paddle Steamers'
Comet Bicentenary Events Timetable: what is happening in Helensburgh on Saturday August 4
Rhu artist's latest work on show: Islay exhibition of Mary Batchelor paintings
Search for history of portrait: purchaser looking for information
August 4 is Comet bicentenary big day: Programme for Helensburgh celebrations
Who were these MAEE staff?: Author Robin Bird seeks names for book
A.H.Turner work at auction: Kilcreggan artist painted boatyard
Nance Anderson — Collector: Her nephew, William Anderson, writes about her collections
New Baird book published: Douglas Brown gives new perspective on John Logie Baird
Who is this man?: Mystery of bust in the Heritage Room
Book honours artist couple: the story and work of Ted and Elizabeth Odling
£1million desk and chair on display: Mackintosh desk and chair reunited at Hill House
Arrochar painting on sale: 1875 view of Upper Morelaggan at Glasgow gallery
Trust displays its original paintings: exhibition focuses on original bequest
Antiques Roadshow seeks help: did anyone know Maud McLellan who taught the Queen to drive?
Burgh artists work on sale: Norah Neilson Gray, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, James Whitelaw Hamilton
Comet Bicentenary website launched: details of forthcoming events and historical features
Burgh writers contribute to new book: stories and poems from Clydebank Life Story Group
Historic tiles found in burgh pub: scenes from Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels
Information and images wanted: can you help the Heritage Trust?
New book on historic Loch Long yachts: Fiona Howard describes Jamie Bruce Lockhart's class history
Learn about Morlaggan excavations: double event in Arrochar in January
Kidston bandstand to be restored: architect designs 'planning gain'
Burgh's flying cat honoured: PDSA bravery award for Pyro of MAEE
Luss named as a city: village represents Scotland
Conroy study on sale: Glasgow exhibition features local works
Guthrie drawing found: work of art hidden in Rosneath cottage
Centenarian's history wanted: picture of Rosina Drew comes home
Search for Buchanan relatives: burgh woman emigrated to America in 1922
Hollywood stars visit Hill House: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie admire Macintosh mansion
National Trust eyes Baird's birthplace: The Lodge could join portfolio
Baird slideshow on BBC website: Iain Baird talks about his grandfather's work
Cronin back in focus: Professor Malcolm Baird reviews new biography of author
Cronin biography published: new book on Cardross-born creator of Dr Finlay's Casebook
Kay painting for sale: work by Portincaple artist in Glasgow exhibition
Baird relatives return for switchover: inventor's daughter and grandson help with publicity
Talk on railway heritage: invitation to Heritage Trust members
Artist's Mackintosh connection: Mary Batchelor's month of painting in France
New Anderson Trust exhibition: details of latest display in burgh library
Second dig at High Morlaggan: Invitation to take part in new research project
New book on Clyde piers: local piers were community lifeline
Burgh actress in TV drama: Morven Christie in World War Two play
Artist's work exhibited in New York: Stephen Conroy featured for second time
TV book signed by Baird at auction: Oxfam shop find may fetch £1,000
Haiku exhibition at Helensburgh Library: based on book of Japanese poetry
Lectures on Luss history: six week series at Luss Church
Madeleine Smith mansion for sale: Invergare, Rhu, on property market
Ex-Lomond pupil exhibits in London: Kirsty Wither's fifth Mayfair solo exhibition
Fifty years of Blue Trains: exhibition opens in Glasgow
Morven in London production: Helensburgh-born actress in National Theatre cast
American historian visited Glen Fruin: ancestors emigrated to join Mormons
MAEE author researches in district: Robin Bird gathers material about RAF Helensburgh
New focus on Deborah Kerr: London film retrospective and new biography
Trust website research led to visit: Ohio couple trace local roots
Morven reads on radio: burgh-born actress on Radio 4 programme
Vote for John Logie Baird: Royal Mint seeks latest Great Briton
Blackie home in Rhu on sale: publisher's son lived in village
Glasgow Girls work on show: art exhibition in Kirkcudbright
Painting on sale online: eminent artist's work on offer on ebay
Book on local railways published: Stewart Noble tells of West Dunbartonshire's vanished railways
A useful perspective on John Logie Baird: Malcolm Baird reviews a new book by Dr Douglas Brown
New Anderson Trust exhibition: recently acquired paintings on display
Luss celebrates 1,500th anniversary: extensive programme honours St Kessog
Evening of historic film: Film Society hosts Scottish Screen Archive
New Baird book published: Dr Douglas Brown looks at TV inventor's work
TV film featured burgh man: Bobby Brown recalls 1967 Wembley triumph
Trust spotlights Comet bicentenary: meeting organised to consider celebrations
Panel monument to neglect: burgh tourist aid now useless
Two TV programmes on Baird: TV inventor featured in BBC programmes
Baird TV sets fetch high prices: historical technology auctioned at Bonhams
Baird home transformed: one flat remains in Bexhill development
Burgh writer's legacy: Brian D.Osborne's work donated to library
Guides will mark centenary: plea for photos from former guides
Bronze Age find at Cardross: Treasure Trove now at Kelvingrove
Book proceeds help charity: the story of Howden engineering raises cash for cancer charity
1937 Baird TV at auction: Bonhams in London to host sale of early sets
Brian's last book published: The story of the Home Guard in Scotland by Brian D.Osborne
Helensburgh in Sussex: new apartment blocks have Baird connection
Surprise discovery from old map: railway goods yard at Havelock Place
TV search for blitz survivors: Clydebank evacuees to Helensburgh
Historic villa for sale: character property by John Honeyman
Concert tribute to music teacher: colleagues and pupils remembered Ronnie Walker
In Baird’s Footsteps: the making of a radio programme about John Logie Baird
Journey in Poetry: Norman Bissell reads some of his poetry
100 Years of Scouting: boys organisation centenary
Anderson Trust contrasts canvas and lens: new exhibition at library
Stephen Park wins OBE: GB’s Olympic sailing team manager honoured
Craigrownie Castle for sale: historic Cove and Kilcreggan building on market
Museum buys Baird receiver: National Museum of Scotland buys early wireless
Old book helps charity: first edition boosted burgh charity shop
Lee Bisset in Glasgow concert: local opera singer in city Christmas concert
John Logie Baird film announced: inventor's son helps proposed full length feature film
Search for oldest TV: inventor's grandson launches search for Scotland's oldest working set
Call for MAEE memorial: secret wartime establishment at Rhu should be remembered
Nan never forgot burgh: card brought joy to local woman in Canada
Clyde Centre for sale: Argyll and Bute Council put former school on market
Artist's details sought: Anderson Trust wants to learn more about Erskine Beveridge
Mobile Art Gallery visits town: exhibition about people's relationships with sea and coast
Villa on sale at million and a half: upper Helensburgh mansion by Leiper on sale
Death of librarian and author: sudden death of Brian D.Osborne
Death of Dr Anne Gray: long serving Heritage Trust secretary and founder member dies
HERITAGE
The Arts
Short life of burgh theatre: infant town supported drama
Deborah Kerr and Helensburgh: film star's infancy in the town
Deborah Kerr — film star: potted history of the screen legend from Helensburgh
Deborah Kerr — her philosophy: film star gives insight into her character
Deborah Kerr's jewellery sold: burgh film star's gems under hammer at auction
Deborah Kerr's 'voice' seeks local roots: Marni Nixon had connections with burgh
Star's brother was journalist: tragic end to life of Deborah Kerr's young brother
Jack Buchanan — The Entertainer: multi-talented film star and director from Helensburgh
Stars should be treasured: no memorials for Deborah Kerr and Jack Buchanan
John Clyde — Scotland’s first film star: leading stage actor and Scotland's first film star
Andy Clyde — film and TV star: brilliant Hollywood character actor and star of Westerns
David Clyde — stage and film actor: successful career on stage and in film
Jean Clyde — stage actress: worldwide stage fame of John Clyde's daughter
James Bridie regretted burgh move: — playwright liked visiting but not living in the area
Tragic story of talented actress: fame had high price for Mary Ure
Burgh actor man of many talents: Jimmy Copeland wrote stories, poems and songs
Top comedian loved burgh home: Lex McLean was Glasgow's favourite
Blind organist was outstanding musician: James MacTaggart founded the Dorian Choir
Jimmy Logan — showbiz legend: famous actor and comedian was Trust's first president
Logan tribute to Lauder revived: 'play with tunes' at Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Singer took name of home: the Glenda Mallon story
Uncle's tales inspired local history: story of 'A Nonogenarian's Reminiscences of Garelochside and Helensburgh'
Ettrick Shepherd a guest at Loch Sloy: James Hogg was on way to Inveraray Castle
Helen MacInnes — world famous author of spy tales: former Hermitage School pupil wrote 21 novels
Prolific journalist and author: J.J.Bell created 'Wee Macgreegor'
Popular author had links with burgh: George Blake helped Scottish fiction evolve
Love of outdoors inspired writer: Campbell Steven wrote for Scottish Field for 40 years
Film-maker loved people: Shandon man David Peat won many awards
Drama was hot off the Press!: burgh man directed hit TV series
Morven heads for stardom: burgh-born actress makes name in theatre, TV and film
Morven becoming the face of TV drama: actress outstanding in BBC series
TV drama series features burgh actress: another milestone for Georgie Glen
Canadian playwright born in burgh: Elsie Park Gowan created distinctive drama
Minister sponsored Luss farm poet: John Walker had not intended his poems to be published
Bakery boss wrote topical verse: James Hunter ran town centre shop
Poems recall the past in Cardross: best known village poet was Frances Porter Stoddard Murray
19th century Gareloch poem: written by Professor John Stuart Blackie
Poems published as tribute: Rhu man had wife's verses printed
Peninsula sisters found art fame: Doris and Anna Zinkeisen had similar careers
Victorian writer set stories in Rosneath: Margaret Oliphant loved visits to peninsula
Famous artist worked on Airships: early life of Sir William Russell Flint
Tribute to outstanding musician and teacher: colleague and pupils remember Ronnie Walker
Railwayman inspiration to artists: Charlie Taylor started two art groups
New era for Mackintosh gallery: plan to restore former Comservative Club
Renowned artist almost a Glasgow Boy: busy life of James Whitelaw Hamilton
Leader of the Glasgow Boys: Sir James Guthrie had Rhu home
Rhu artist had several talents: busy life of Charles Blatherwick
Lady artists ran classes: two Paris-trained friends taught in town from 1890-1906
Artist earned London fame: John Lavery was a Glasgow Boy
Royal tutor loved burgh: William Leighton Leitch painted seafront views
Did Rhu artist paint portrait?: A.S.Hartrick and portrait of a young girl
Architect who designed burgh: William Spence planned grid pattern
Leiper — Byword for excellence: Noted architect lived and worked in burgh
Architect built school and Cenotaph: life and work of A.N.Paterson
Architect had delicate touch: Robert Wemyss designed many burgh buildings
Maggie Hamilton — artist and mother: A.N.Paterson's wife was painter and embroideress
Search for work by Maggie Hamilton: Dr Joanna Meacock writes about the artist
Yacht painting mystery solved: which steam yacht did artist paint?
Anderson Trust bought Gareloch painting: Trust contrasts paintings of loch
Anderson Trust cards on sale: Trust launches set of three cards of paintings in collection
Portrait of artist very significant: Mary-Jane Selwood writes about Maggie Hamilton
Is second painting artist's copy or fake?: Controversy over Raeburn portrait of Rosneath lady
Glasgow Girl painting hard to acquire: Bessie MacNicol portrait changes hands
Insurance broker was art donor: burgh man gave Crawhall paintings
Art educator was talented artist: Sir Harry Jefferson Barnes was director of Glasgow School of Art
Shipbreaker loved painting sea scenes: Mary-Jane Selwood writes about Arthur H.Turner
Village art couple acclaimed: Cardross artists James Spence and Anda Paterson
Weather fascinates burgh artist: Julia Gurney loves painting west coast of Scotland
Leading singer came home: Lorna Anderson is leading classical singer
Folk singer researches Burns: Kirsten Easdale traces Bard's journey
Opera singer sang with stars: Daniel McCoshan's journey from burgh to Royal Opera House
A lifetime of jazz: the story of Portincaple singer Fionna Duncan
Early start to fiddle career: traditional musician Eilidh Steel started young
Autobiography like no other: the astonishing story of Katharine Liston DStJ
Reporter specialises in TV scoops: Sam Poling programme shocks Police Scotland
Film director wins BAFTA: triumph for Garelochhead's Kenneth Glenaan
Fiona stars as dying killer: former Rosneath girl is top TV actress
From farm to West End stage: Jim Sturgeon's dramatic career change
Portincaple was artist's retreat: world renowned painter lived in village
Art world mourns burgh artist: Bill Wright inspired others to paint
Landscape artist's work in demand: Rhu's Mary Batchelor earns commercial success
Rhu artist 's work highly prized: Vicki Hopkinson's paintings sell well in United States
Landscape artist was prolific: teacher was an Art Club founder member
Painting found at old mill: burgh artist's work found in old furniture store
Search for Auden poems: American professor seeks poems written in Helensburgh
Larchfield setting for novel: Polly Clark links Auden with fictional modern poet
Old Burgh manuscript found: James Brown unearthed relic of days gone by
Jungle epic written in Cardross: James S.Rand wrote best sellers in village
Teachers set up theatre: burgh men started Dumbarton People's Theatre
Sir James George Frazer — anthropologist and author: important thinker brought up in town
Rosa Templeton — a lifetime of art: watercolourist lived all her life in burgh
A.J.Cronin — The Casebook: 'Dr Finlay' author born in Cardross
Cronin's masterpiece written 80 years ago: first novel deserves rediscovery
Politician, computer expert and author: the many talents of John McNeil
Sir James Colquhoun's wedding casket: burgh presented casket to laird as wedding gift
Gregor Ian Smith — artist: potted history, written by his son Campbell
Gregor Ian Smith — 75 minute portrait: Jon Peaty's painting marked centenary of birth
Gregor Ian Smith's missing work: caricature of headmaster John Widdowson is lost
David MacDonald — film director: burgh-born, Hollywood-trained, director of film thrillers
Lee Bisset — opera singer: former Lomond School pupil is highly rated opera and concert singer
Martin Smith — short film BAFTA winner: former Hermitage Academy pupil wins Russell Hunter award
Mary O'Rourke was Master Joe: burgh girl starred as 'boy' singer
Music hall singer died young: the story of Joe O'Rourke, brother of Mary
Ros Lane — actress, teacher, businesswoman: from professional actress to bookshop owner
Terry Lane — book I had to write: biography of small theatre movement doyen Stephen Joseph
Terry Lane — second drama history: story of Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre by one of its founders
Raeburn painting sold in America: portrait of Mrs Mary Smith of Rosneath Castle fetches $40,000
Norah Neilson Gray — Glasgow Girl: leading burgh artist's painting displayed in library
Talent ran in family: Evelyn Carslaw and her son John both noted artists
Tom Vaughan — film director: from child actor to video and feature film director
Emilio Coia's portrait of John Logie Baird: original lost in St Bride's fire
Ailsa Tanner — artist and researcher: burgh painter was also art historian
Man of action — and art: Robert Barbour painted submarines
Brian Osborne — librarian and author: major contribution to local history research
John Quigley — whisky novelist: Garelochhead man wrote whisky industry epics
Neil Munro — novelist, poet, journalist: Para Handy author was leading newspaperman
Burgh man photographed the stars: travelling exhibition honour pop photographer Harry Papadopolous
Tom Gallacher — playwright and author: former draughtsman and reporter became top playwright
Folklore passion awakened at St Bride's: young American became Scottish oral traditions expert
Life's work in Gaelic folklore: Margaret Fay Shaw photo collection to be digitised
The Blind Piper from Rhu: Archie McNeill became legendary in world of piping
Two leading pipers had Empress link: Murdo MacDonald and Archie McNeill both taught on training ship
More to a book than its cover: historic book found in Oxfam shop
Books
A selection of books about local subjects or by local authors.
Business
Robert Napier — father of Clyde shipbuilding: life of world famous Shandon engineer
Turkish baths at Shandon: Napier's home became a hydropathic hotel
Second owners of the Queen's Hotel: family who succeeded Mr and Mrs Henry Bell
Gaps in hotel history: more detail wanted on Queen's Hotel ownership
Town's oldest hotel closes: Imperial Hotel was originally Tontine Hotel
Slates amidst the Bracken: story of an old Scottish slate quarry at Luss
First photographer was 'Madeleine' trial witness: William Young's unusual claim to fame
Provost was photography pioneer: details of John Stuart and other early photographers
Waldie's story began in 1820s: garage firm family business for many years
Burgh editor began press dynasty: Dr James Hedderwick founded the Evening Citizen
Villager was prominent shipowner: the story of the Allan family of Cardross
All roads led to Carman Cattle Fair: one of the most important sales of cattle in Scotland
Stirring time for Tea: the story of Helensburgh-born tea planter Thomas McMeekin
Puffers vital to remote communities: Alastair McIntyre charts the history of the wee Clyde vessels
Travelling circuses came to burgh: Alastair McIntyre describes a popular tradition
Shop played huge part in town life: the story of Macneur and Bryden Ltd.
Burgh Co-op has long history: longest serving retail business of its kind
Tributes paid to ski pioneer: Philip Rankin set up Glencoe ski area
Shandon man a founder of Japanese shipping: extraordinary career of Albert Richard Brown
Modern Shandon shipbuilding boss: the many achievements of Sir Bob Easton
Poignant anniversary for new MD: Iain McAulay's gratitude to his late brother
Top fashion executive launches business: colourful career of Kim Winser OBE
Video games led to career in innovation: Luke Dicken is expert in developing games
Lucy takes fashion into online gaming: former magazine editor in new venture
The famous Baird Undersocks: John Logie Baird's first business
Print v Television — From Baird to McLuhan: Professor Malcolm Baird explores the relationship
Dispelling a stereotype: Professor Malcolm Baird reviews new book by Dr Douglas Brown
Baird achieves colour TV: 80 years anniversary marked in 2008
Another Baird in business: inventor's sister sold polish
Burgh man was wireless pioneer: amazing career with Marconi of Andrew Gray
Helensburgh Penny Savings Bank: early banking in the burgh
Pioneer of the gas industry: David Fulton was also golfing stalwart
Designer made Silvers yard world famous: John Bain is still revered today
Artist's son was seaplane pioneer: Thomas W.B.Guthrie offered passenger trips
From Hermitage to millions: Richard Tait founded board games giant in America
Burgh man is Chief Boombang at Starbucks: 2021 update in Richard Tait's stellar career
Teacher inspired innovator architect: the story of Danny Campbell and his blue bricks
Burgh boy founded photographic dynasty: Thomas Mathewson was hailed in Queensland
Grandson tells Thomas Mathewson story: detailed article by author of family history
Business leader and charity founder: Douglas Hume ran famous engineering firm
Burgh's whisky tradition: distillery in East Argyle Street
The Clyde family shops: the other side of the showbusiness dynasty
Burgh man was shipowner: trading with India by sailing ship
Temperance hotels were popular: many later wanted licences
Introduction of sheep to Loch Lomond: early agriculture at Luss
Helensburgh's sparkling history: the era of soft drink manufacture in Helensburgh
Brothers began lemonade industry: Comrie brothers built burgh factory
Sparkling episode in burgh history: the story of lemonade manufacturer James A.Reid
La Scala saved: old cinema becomes John Logie Baird theme pub
The original Helensburgh Advertiser: weekly free newspaper launched in 1891
The second Helensburgh Advertiser: story of the town's weekly newspaper
Sorry end for royal yacht: Victoria and Albert broken up at Shipbreaking Industries
Sixty years of Advertiser photos: celebrating the work of cameramen and women on the paper's staff
From lemonade to cars and antiques: East King Street building had several uses
Americans built oil terminal: sixty year history of Finnart piers and pipelines
The story of Helensburgh's water supply: first thought of by Henry Bell
Cove's early start on water supply: only 15 years after gaining burgh status
Villages had separate water supplies: for some a long wait
Education
Municipal and Church Schools: Stewart Noble researched local schools
Story of historic Rosneath School: Alistair McIntyre looks at peninsula education
Bookshop find led to research: Grant Street School was first
Rhu teacher murdered by debtor: John Arroll was a money lender
Unusual start for Glen Fruin school: donor gave funds in bequest
Joys of being barefoot: Willie Hamilton's 'Memories of a Country Boy'
Glen school was heart of community: a history of Glen Douglas School by a former pupil
Hard life on Gareloch training ships: the story of the Cumberland and the Empress
Remembering Fallen of training ships: boys and staff buried at Rhu and Helensburgh
Empress boy became Cumberland teacher: James McDonald links the training ships
Princess presented Cumberland prizes: Princess Louise on Gareloch training ship
Life on the Gareloch training ships: by William B.Black of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society
The Gareloch's forgotten training ship: David Pritchard writes about the unfortunate Vivid
Helensburgh's first schools: investigation into when town education began
The Ragged School: early education in the burgh
History and memories of Glenmallan School: background, and recollections from former pupils
W.H.Auden — Larchfield teacher: famous poet taught in burgh for two years
Miss Ottman's School: Sheriff recalls his time at burgh nursery school
Search for Auden poems: American professor seeks poems written in Helensburgh
Hermitage School song: successful search for words and music
Ex-Head tells of three generations: autobiography and biography by David Arthur MBE
Henry Bell & The Comet
The Helensburgh-related articles which were published on the Comet 2012 website can be read here.
John Logie Baird
A collection of articles about the Helensburgh-born TV inventor, including several by his son, Professor Malcolm Baird, who is president of Helensburgh Heritage Trust.
Military
Helensburgh's Victoria Cross winner: County Councillor was World War One hero
Permanent memorial to VC winner: plaque unveiled outside former home
The Battle of Glen Fruin 1603: Brian Osborne's account of the famous battle
The Battle of Glen Fruin 1603: Stewart Noble's account of the famous battle
The Battle of Glen Fruin — MacGregor perspective: by Peter Lawrie of the Clan Gregor Society
English soldiers built Fruin monument: Battle of Glen Fruin memorial
Burgh man was American Civil War hero: emigrant from Helensburgh won Medal of Honour
American Civil War hero tells his story: interview from 1895 newspaper
Boer War soldiers given clocks: Provost's reward for service in South Africa
Boer War soldier became Pipe Major: details wanted about William McKinlay
King's tribute to Boer War veteran: Maxwell Gillatt had military career
The 22 Boer War heroes: newspaper supplement shows those who received clocks
Soldier's gift to rugby club: Boer War veteran presented decanter collar
Future PM lost two sons in six months: tragic year for Andrew Bonar Law
Burgh hosts Jutland centenary event: World War One naval battle to be commemorated
Famous Field Marshal had burgh links: relatives of Earl Roberts lived in Helensburgh
Marching off to World War One: local involvement in the 'Great War'
Two families at war: information wanted about the Nicholson and Law families
First Argyll to die in Flanders: many tributes to Lance-Sergeant George Mackay
Burgh man first wounded Argyll: Sergeant Adam Paton later reached rank of Major
9th Argylls at Ypres — A Soldier's Tale: graphic account by the Rev Charles Warr
Officer married after his death: court declaration of marriage
Officer died after No Man's Land patrol: Lieutenant had 20 years service
High praise for Cove officer: great grandson of founder of Teachers Whisky
WW1 nurse died from meningitis: sudden death of Acting Sister Helena Cole
Officer killed when HMS Hood exploded: Jack Brownrigg was career naval officer
WW2 stewardess named on Burgh Cenotaph: Janet Todd presumed drowned when liner was sunk
Chaplain died when hospital ship sank: burgh-born priest on torpedoed vessel
Hero's name added to war memorial: tribute from Glasgow University
Cardross soldier honoured by village: Angus McPherson had outstanding service record
Cardross Captain killed by shell: former shipbuilder much respected by workers
Provost's son died in WW1 rail disaster: Quintinshill crash was Britain's worst ever
Train crash inspired villager to volunteer: Cardross man killed in trench
Captain died weeks after winning MC: nephew of Lord Strathclyde killed when bomb exploded
Sergeant won Miltary Medal twice: bravery at Flanders
Factor's triplet son died in crash: pilot killed in flying accident
Volunteers became Garrison Artillery: well known local men in local corps
Captain died of infected wounds: Kidston family member lost life in hospital
She survived Lusitania sinking: Grace French spent later years in Burgh
First World War fighter ace: burgh man shot down 39 aircraft
Officer died from dogfight wounds: father officiated at Cenotaph unveiling
Rugby tribute to burgh pilot: RFC cap to be displayed at Twickenham
Gallant pilot ran out of luck: flying ace had six aerial victories
Air ace retired to Kilcreggan: brave pilot became Group Captain
Burgh pilot lost life on Ruhr raid: Johnny Hubbard shot down on return journey
Soldier died after nine days in France: 19 year-old burgh man's body never found
Villagers chaired VC hero: Cardross welcomed home Major Robert Graham
Second village VC winner remembered: tribute to Lieutenant Colonel William Herbert Anderson
The bombing of Kirkton Farm: farmer told of 1941 night of horror
Ypres hero earned respect of Argylls: Major Christie's deeds of valour
Shandon minister lost both sons: soldier and airman killed in France
Two officers killed in eight days: tributes to both at St Michael's Church
Village hero died at Passchendaele: Garelochhead man won Military Cross
Local hero became war hero: Robert Martin saved lives, then died over Flanders
Soldier was deserter — then hero: two brothers killed in WW1
Memory honoured in two countries: Corporal Ian Stewart Campbell remembered in Australia
Gareloch was WW1 seaplane base: Robin Bird tells of MAEE's predecessor
Janitor praised by Kitchener: long serving burgh soldier died on Western Front
Rhu man died in World War One attack: teacher had earlier been torpedoed
Brave WW1 nurse reached top of profession: Catherine Roy spent later years in burgh
Lochside officer earned CBE for WW1 service: colourful life of Charles Brooman-White
Ex-Eton villager succumbed to wounds: Ronald Brooman-White died at Ypres
Military hospital in park: the story of Hermitage House in World War One
Villagers hosted Belgian refugees: historical society seeks more details
Devoted doctor died at sea: strain told on Major William Smith Sinclair
How Helensburgh ended the 1914-18 war: research by David Clark for a talk at a Heritage Trust open meeting
Burgh nurse remembered in Slovakia: Margaret McCallum's grave lovingly tended
Dunkirk survivor died days later: burgh soldier died in Cornwall bombing
Jack helped find sunk sub: Peninsula man worked with underwater television
Brave RSM retired to Colgrain: Argylls soldier was legendary figure
Burgh naval officer was key figure at Faslane: Ernest Turner helped prepare for Polaris
Villager torpedoed twice and lived: Garelochhead man's double ordeal
Endurance after ship torpedoed: burgh man spent two weeks in lifeboat
Burgh woman was Bletchley code breaker: Betty Balfour used the Enigma machine
Ex-St Bride's girl was intelligence officer: Caroline Chojecki became Soviet expert
Burgh cook never recovered from sinking: Athenia was first World War Two ship to be torpedoed
Submarine war hero: burgh man was World War Two ace skipper and serial escaper
'Mad Jack' was soldier hero: the amazing story of Jack Churchill
Why was Cardross blitzed?: It could have been mistaken identity
Memories of Cardross bombing: night of terror for ten year-old girl
Memories of the Cardross Blitz: Archie McIntyre recalls night of bombing
Cardross man describes night of bombing: memories of William Camlin
Naval hero became Baron of Kilmahew: colourful career of Cardross boy
Shandon man was midget sub hero: Adam Bergius DSC went on to become whisky chairman
Burgh man made deepest submarine escape: record for unaided ascent from stricken sub
Burgh man captured 'death boat': Nazi weapon exploded while being towed
Gallant Major won MC twice: Harry Morton's fearless and determined leadership
Rugby star died when ship torpedoed: Burgh medic played for England
The other John Muir's walk: prisoner of war died in captivity
Posthumous award to navy hero: Arctic Star awarded to Lt Cdr Allan Miller DSC
Burgh man honoured for gallantry: United Nations workers escaped in Sierra Leone in 2001
Rosneath Naval Base 1941-45: Dennis Royal tells of the American war effort on the peninsula
How D-Day was reported in Helensburgh: extracts from the Helensburgh and Gareloch Times
Spy who came to fish: the extraordinary story of a World War One German spy caught at Tarbet
Sequel to Spy who came to fish: relative brings story up to date
K13 Submarine Disaster — part one: Submariners Association account of 1917 accident
K13 Submarine Disaster — part two: account of accident printed in the Times
K13 Submarine Disaster — part three: account from a 1952 Lithgow Group magazine, with sketches
K13 Submarine Disaster — part four: a diver's account of the rescue operation
World War One air ace died in crash: tragic loss of burgh man Captain George Thomson, DSO, MC
Sniper killed burgh naval officer: nephew of future Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law
Pilot paralysed after crash: photo led to tragic World War One tale
Luss man died in World War One explosion: victim of world's worst pre-nuclear explosion
French hero made home in burgh: shy commando won many honours
Helensburgh Drill Hall: long history of now demolished East Princes Street building
1939 — the war starts: Town Council information and statistics
Hermitage School 1939-45 Memorial: illustration which hung in East Argyle Street school
Gunner's body never found: burgh airman lost in 1941 accident
Gallant pilot shot down four aircraft: Rob Henderson DFC lost life on 1945 mission
Burgh airman shot down: Campbell Lowrie died when plane was shot down over France in 1944
Tribute to airmen presented: survivor's son gifts picture to French Mayor
Squadron Leader died in crash: World War Two accident in Australia
Mystery of airman's death: Cardross man died in World War Two mid-air collision
WW2 Flying Ace reached high rank: career of Air Commodore Bill Pitt-Brown
Arrochar butcher was German prisoner: Jock Bell captured after bombing mission
Burgh pilot died in crash: Hurricane pilot killed in 1944 accident
Injured stoker shot at in sea: Peter Mackie died from his injuries
Captain died in final ship torpedoed: tragic end to last convoy
War hero cared for elderly: tributes to Colonel Archibald MacConnell
Five survived 'Death Railway': the moving story of prisoner of war Neilly McGinley and his comrades
20 died in 1949 air tragedy: B-29 bomber crashed in Argyll
Banker survived Lancastria sinking: 1940 maritime disaster which cost 4,000 lives
Hotelier's escape ended in Vienna cafe: Norman Drummond so close to Stalag freedom
Royal links throughout naval career: colourful life of Admiral Sir Angus Cunninghame Graham
Burgh resident receives Arctic Star: Tom Burke undertook 'worst journey in world'
Burgh Wren was code-breaker: Agnes McGee, sister of Tom Burke, served in Ceylon
Former Wrens celebrate centenary: local WRNS personnel look back
Mystery of naval officer's disappearance: was it another Gareloch tragedy?
World War Two experiments at Rhu: story of top secret Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment (MAEE)
MAEE tested Dambusters bombs: 75th anniversary of famous bombing raid (MAEE)
Catalinas tested at Rhu: every aircraft has a story to tell (MAEE)
Pilot Dana made aviation history: pioneering first ferry flight (MAEE)
Crash victims benefit from wartime research: technique used in 2009 ditchings (MAEE)
Heinkels flew to 'Little Norway': Pilot Haken Offerdal escaped to Gareloch (MAEE)
Rhu Heinkel was attacked: how German aircraft flew from Gareloch (MAEE)
Norwegian sees where MAEE dad worked: Hans Strandrud Snr was air mechanic (MAEE)
Captured German seaplane sank: Arado crash-landed at Rhu in 1940 (MAEE)
Seven died in Faslane seaplane crash: World War Two flying boat hit Faslane hillside (MAEE)
Walrus seaplane crashed at Rhu: lives lost as seaplane landed on Gareloch in World War Two (MAEE)
Bleak Gareloch Christmas: cold winter at Rhu aircraft experimental establishment (MAEE)
Voo-Doo glider mission not repeated: towed from Canada to the Clyde
Burgh MAEE man escaped from sunk sub: Duncan Gay became research engineer (MAEE)
Winter fatal for MAEE aircrew: hazards of experimental flying (MAEE)
70 years since battle climax: research changed anti-submarine warfare (MAEE)
Secret research in Glen Fruin: tank used for hydro ballistic research (MAEE)
New book on secret air force: Robin Bird close to publication of second book (MAEE)
Radio operator posted to MAEE: tales of life at lochside establishment (MAEE)
Bid to hide flying boat in fjord failed: Cabot destroyed on Norway mission (MAEE)
Did Duke visit RAF Helensburgh?: Duchess of Kent visited Rhu, but did Duke? (MAEE)
Bouncing bombs research in burgh: Barnes Wallis trialled bombs for Tirpitz attack (MAEE)
Highball bombs raised from loch: Dr Iain Murray sees dream come true (MAEE)
RAF Helensburgh battled Tirpitz: how MAEE was involved in attacking battleship (MAEE)
District home to World War Two boffins: where MAEE staff lived and worked during war (MAEE)
Prestwick was part of RAF Helensburgh: aircrew and land planes at Ayrshire town (MAEE)
Rhu's Spitfires on floats: leading pilot in charge of testing (MAEE)
Sunderlands tested at Rhu: built by Blackburn Aircraft Company at Dumbarton (MAEE)
Aircrew relaxed afloat: messing about in boats on Gareloch (MAEE)
Top secret mission left from Rhu: British secrets flown to America (MAEE)
MAEE research still of interest: book and scientific paper feature RAF Helensburgh (MAEE)
Memories of MAEE Air Sea Rescue: Eric Haynes recalls variety of vessels (MAEE)
MAEE's Very Important Pussycat: flying kitten Pyro to be honoured (MAEE)
MAEE led battle to trace U-Boats: son learns story of Bill Simmons (MAEE)
MAEE conducted jet seaplane research: models tested in Glen Fruin and at Skating Pond (MAEE)
Liner just missed MAEE dinghy: narrow escape testing lifeboat (MAEE)
Doubt cast on WW2 crash cause: ice might not have been to blame (MAEE)
Churchill's Catalinas modified at Rhu: hazardous Atlantic flights
Rhu flight ended in tragedy: Catalina crashed near Oban (MAEE)
Last Stranraer flying boat at RAF Helensburgh: Wrecked at Loch Ness in 1942 (MAEE)
Rhu's classic flying boats: Golden Hind was first of three G class (MAEE)
Rhu Mission to Moscow: Sir Stafford Cripps flown to meet Stalin (MAEE)
Still more MAEE stories to be told: author still hopes to hear more accounts (MAEE)
Cupid also served at MAEE Rhu: personal stories of wartime establishment (MAEE)
MAEE Corporal became serial killer: Gordon Cummins was 'Blackout Ripper' (MAEE)
MAEE makes merry at Christmas: including the menu for a festive feast (MAEE)
Hogmanay toast to Johnnie Walker!: name given to self-roaming bomb (MAEE)
MAEE faced winter problems: previously unpublished anecdotes of RAF Helensburgh (MAEE)
Three died in prototype crash: Dumbarton-built B-20 had retractable floats (MAEE)
Glen Fruin's Little Secret: a short history of AHBRE Glen Fruin, by David Norman (MAEE)
Remembrance tribute to MAEE: Poppy Cross placed at Rhu War Memorial (MAEE)
Remembering the MAEE fallen: Poppy Cross placed at Kidston Park Memorial (MAEE)
Rhu boffins reached for the stars: experts went on to greater things (MAEE)
Lest we forget MAEE: Len Townend's death revived call for memorial (MAEE)
Concorde pioneer began career at Rhu: Sir James Hamilton started at RAF Helensburgh (MAEE)
Seaplane model recalled accident: Former Norwegian aircraft crashed (MAEE)
Helensburgh is focus for WW2 research: Arthur Davis served at Rhu (MAEE)
Seaplane used in vital research: story of Shorts Sunderland protoype (MAEE)
Battleship was in two world wars: Courbet used at D-Day (MAEE)
Lives lost in final MAEE trials: RAF Helensburgh worked on Barnes Wallis bombs (MAEE)
Ups and Downs of the Home Guard: Bob Bird's memories and a fatal crash (MAEE)
Wartime secrets emerge for family: David Pike learns about his grandfather
Ashes cricket has burgh link: Rhu-based pilot managed Aussie squad (MAEE)
Seaplanes dropped beside Rock: research into 'the flying coffin' (MAEE)
Commando units trained in district: secret army force in secret air force (MAEE)
Art was used in MAEE reports: artist Alfred Nixon Moores served at RAF Helensburgh(MAEE)
MAEE scientist died at 98: Professor John Allen was respected internationally (MAEE)
Eric's memories of MAEE: rescue boat coxswain told his story (MAEE)
Trust tribute to MAEE veteran: certificate presented to Frances McLaren (MAEE)
Search for details of MAEE staff: author Robin Bird seeks readers help (MAEE)
Life in Shandon POW camp: Helensburgh and Gareloch Times article from 1947
Gareloch Prisoner of War Camps: local people remember POWs
German POW decided to stay: the story of Ulrich Behrendt and family
German POW tells his story: Paul Golz tells of his capture and imprisonment at Shandon
Cairndhu's war role: seafront mansion was HMS Revlis in World War Two
World War Two bombing: record of bombs dropped locally
The Loch Long Torpedo Range: torpedoes tested in loch for 74 years
Jim's war was underground: burgh man was a World War Two 'Bevin Boy'
War work on the farm: local girls who served in Womens Land Army in Second World War
Ex-Larchfield pupil died in airship disaster: officer died on R.101
Search for Victory Parade picture: report but no image of 1946 Helensburgh parade
World War Two veterans meet ex-comrades: Lottery grants pay for reunions
Arrochar B&B proprietor served in Afghanistan: the distress over US withdrawal felt by Brenda Steele MacCrimmon
Is this Torpedo Range launch?: small vessel lovingly restored
Organisations
Early days of Burgh Guiding: letter tells how company was formed
Clynder man funded Scout centre: William McLaren bought Gilwell Park estate
Sniper was Scouting pioneer: Major Frederick Crum served movement in Scotland
Burgh BB celebrates centenary: one company survives and prospers
How district embraced temperance: Alistair McIntyre investigates battle against the demon drink
Lions Club roars about 50 years: service club adapts to meet changing needs
Dunbartonshire Herb Growing Association: pupils cultivated opium and other medicinal herbs
Helensburgh Society in controversy: the Dumbuck Crannog mystery
Arrochar, Tarbet and Ardlui Heritage Group: Mary Haggarty gives the group's history
Burns Club revived: burgh group reforms after 58 year gap
Loch Lomond's rescue boat: story of the Luss-based craft
The Clan Colquhoun Society: clan members meet at Luss
History of the Colquhoun Tartan: Willie Scobie explores its origin
Helensburgh Town Council: ruled the burgh for 173 years
Helensburgh Police Court: local crime and punishment
Headline Helensburgh: Scotland's oldest talking newspaper for the blind
The Anderson Trust Art Collection: paintings bequeathed to the town
Club tribute to six artists: Art Club remembered talented members
Finding relics of the past: the North Clyde Archaeological Society
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society: a history by Ann Busby
Helensburgh Rotary Club: history of the local service organisation
Helensburgh and District Art Club: story of a flourishing club
Helensburgh Orchestral Society: 50 years of performances marked in 2008
Helensburgh Police: early days of the local force
St John Scotland Dunbartonshire: Order and charity which serves the community
100 Years of Helensburgh Guides: girls organisation marks centenary
100 Years of Helensburgh Scouts: the early history of scouting in the burgh
Helensburgh Scouting Today: Scout Leader Geoff Riddington brings the story up to date
Protests against Orange Walk: townsfolk failed in opposition to Walk
People
Burgh Charter of Helensburgh: The original document, including a translation of part from Latin
The Henry Bell story: steamship pioneer was Helensburgh's first Provost
Mrs Henry Bell: formidable wife of pioneer and successful hotelier
Was he town's Provost?: Robert Thomson was businessman and benefactor
Popular Provost was innovator: Alexander Breingan fought for town water scheme
Provost father of Clyde Yachting: James Smith important figure in burgh history
Did Suffragettes set fire to yacht?: 3rd Lord Inverclyde's steam launch gutted
Lady Augusta wed gambler: the story of Lady Augusta Clavering
Eight died in family accident: 150th anniversary of Cardross tragedy
Centenarian knew Sir Walter Scott: Rosina Drew was local benefactress
Cairndhu owner became Lord Provost: John Ure served Glasgow well
City statue honours Loch Longside laird: story of outspoken Liberal, James Oswald MP
Woodsman collected Gaelic folk tales: John Dewar left treasury of stories
Villager was top lawyer and historian: Dr David Murray of Cardross
Silver Jubilee of King George V: A newspaper account of the local celebrations
Mrs Pankhurst spoke in burgh: suffragette meeting in Victoria Hall
The Campbells of Camis Eskan: family owned mansion for many years
Colonel changed village's name: how Row became Rhu
Helensburgh's last Provost: Norman Glen's lifetime of public service
Helensburgh's only Freeman: Colonel Alastair Paterson's courage and achievements
Colonel paid for old folks flats: controversial councillor helped Abbeyfield
Future PM on the front page: Andrew Bonar Law in The Sphere of February 24 1912
Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law: burgh man was PM for 209 days
Slavery abolitionist from Cardross: villager was key figure in fight to abolish slavery
Mystery bust identified: library has bust of Sir Colin Campbell, Baron Clyde
The MacFarlans of Faslane: bay was an agricultural haven before it became a military port
Why Chief Constable became suspect: Charles McHardy accused of false finds at dig
Farm lad rose to top city job: Angus Turner became Town Clerk of Glasgow
A pioneer of flight: The place of Percy Pilcher and Cardross in the history of aviation
1895 article on Percy Pilcher: UK newspaper article with pictures about the flight pioneer
The Kidston Family: businessmen and burgh benefactors
The 1st Baron Strathclyde: advocate and MP Alexander Ure of Cairndhu
The 1st Baronet of Helensburgh: Sir William Raeburn, MP and shipowner
Colourful life of local Laird: Sir Iain Colquhoun in war and peace
Burgh man became peer and minister: controversy over appointment of Andrew Dunlop
Rosneath man founded university: forerunner of University of Strathclyde
Garelochhead boy was Secretary of State: Hector McNeill was journalist and politician
Two town matrons died after crash: burgh stunned by double tragedy
Finlay McNab — a Portincaple legend: the story of a famous fisherman and his family
Oldest Scot, but was it true?: James Grieve was believed to be 110
Ballet dancer escaped from labour camp: from Bolshoi school to Helensburgh
Burgh man was long serving judge: Lord Kenneth Osborne retires from the bench
Poets wrote for burgh boy: Auden and Day Lewis salute Larchfield pupil
Doctor brightened town streets: busy life of Dr J.Ewing Hunter
Romance led to rejection: the remarkable story of Easter Daffodil Baird
Arrochar couple's gift to Glasgow: Mercat Cross donated in memory of parents
The 8th Baronet of Luss: Sir Ivar led Clan Colquhoun for 60 years
Tragedy inspired Provost's generosity: food poisoning on fishing trip
Second account of loch tragedy: Air Marshal recalls Loch Maree food poisoning
Rosneath visit ended in mystery: what was the fate of Bunty Maclaren?
Lifetime of service to community: Provost Billy Petrie made Freeman of Argyll and Bute
Doctor's double claim to fame: coachman and coach lost at Rhu Spit
Maths professor at 33: Horatio Scott Carslaw was key figure in Australian education
Outstanding problem solver: burgh-born mathematician John Hammersley
GP famous for his white hat: burgh doctor loved roses and fishing
Chemist was expert on whisky: Professor Robert Rattray Tatlock was expert witness
Sea captain and novelist: double career of Captain Sir David Bone
Burgh girl lived American dream: Nancy Kefauver was a friend of Presidents
Burgh is home for former US Ambassador: Francis Meehan tells of Cold War role
The day the 'Iron Lady' came to town: Margaret Thatcher's visit to Helensburgh
Prof marks 80th birthday with new books: Richard Rose even advised George W.Bush
Minister grew up in burgh: Marco Biagi's father ran chip shops
Student became child health expert: doctor undertook important research
Anti-Aircraft expert became business chief: Hamish Lumsden was leading solicitor
From shore to fisheries research: rock pools inspired future professor Alasdair McIntyre
Rachel Buchanan MBE — an inspiration: developing help for the mentally handicapped
2017 appeal 24 years after murder: former Lomond School pupil killed in Germany
Matron was rabbit expert: Meg Brown was lady of many talents
Expert on metals: Cardross man wins highest honour
Long serving early headmaster: George Mair was head of Ragged School
Susie and her Castle: couple lived in upturned boat at Portincaple
Susie — the family sequel: research by a descendant who lives in Canada
Travelling man of many talents: Willie MacPhee was respected piper and storyteller
Hugh Grant's links with Cove: film star's relatives owned Linn Villa
The first Munro-Bagger: minister from burgh invented Scottish mountaineering challenge
Jim McColl — gardening guru: parks superintendent's son was BBC's Mr Gardening
She gave Templeton Library: the busy life of Nance Anderson, MBE
From meter reader to the UN: the remarkable career of Margaret Gillatt Orr Allan, MBE
Colourful doctor loved boxing: Kilcreggan medic helped world champion
The district's oldest resident: Kilcreggan's Mrs Lucy Rickerman lived to 105
J.Arnold Fleming — burgh benefactor: author and businessman helped his town
From suffragette to councillor: the story of Eunice Murray MBE of Cardross
Dynasty includes smugglers, playwright: burgh couple emigrated to USA
The case for Madeleine: did Madeleine Smith murder her lover?
Twenty drowned in Rosneath disaster: just three survived 1947 sinking
Another look at murder trial 150 years on: advocates commemorate trial in 2007
Author and naturalist Down Under: William Herbert Guthrie-Smith is revered in New Zealand
Engineer is world expert on materials: Burgh-born Bob McMeeking key figure in international engineering
Burgh's longest serving Town Clerk: George Maclachan served for 64 years
A Town Clerk dynasty: family held office for over a century
The Helensburgh Hookers: eminent botanists had connections with burgh
Soldier, pilot, racing driver, author: the many talents of Rex King-Clark, MBE
Burma war hero moved on to estate management: Ian Whitelaw Purvis continued to help Gurkhas
The slave's grave: only African slave buried in Scotland lived at Rosneath
R.B.Cunninghame Graham: adventurer and writer: Don Roberto's home was at Ardoch
Burgh scientist made diamonds: the extraordinary work of James Ballantyne Hannay
Political rebel who loved Loch Long: controversial MP Charles Bradlaugh's favourite place
Anne Gray — An Appreciation: tribute to Helensburgh Heritage Trust's first secretary
Tribute to John Johnston: Iain Hope writes about Helensburgh Heritage Trust's second company secretary
Talented linguist served others abroad: Noreen Maxwell worked for United Nations
He worked for John Logie Baird: memories of inventor's office boy
Meet the Bairds: three members of the inventor's family receive early TV set
Rhu's laughing maids: the tragic story of three young village girls
Burgh bride's hard life in Canada: Mary McGregor began a family dynasty
Paper chase led to surgery windfall: nursing minute book researched
Last Laird of Coll died in burgh: Australian searches for ancestor's grave
Grey Owl visited burgh: Indian with a secret spoke at Victoria Hall
Sandy the Poacher: Helensburgh's best known snarer of bird, beast and fish
Early justice from Helensburgh's Bailies: courts in unlikely places
Places
The genesis of Helensburgh?: Fiona Baker discusses William Boutcher's 1732 map
Burgh link with the Crusades: Temple Lands of Millig
In the beginning: the advertisement which led to the formation of the town
How burgh was named: Sir James Colquhoun explains to the Town Council
Helensburgh's oldest house: Drumfork House at Colgrain
Garelochhead 100 years ago described: book tells William Hamilton's story
Coffin Roads in district: tracks to burial places
The Colquhoun Square story: Alistair McIntyre presents the history of the town square
Street Names — proposed and actual: Doris Gentles looks how streets came by their names
Street names honour two ladies: Mary Browne and Frances Hendry of Bendarroch
The history of Hermitage Park: Alistair McIntyre looks back and tells of hope for future
Helensburgh's War Memorial: Imposing Cenotaph in Garden of Remembrance
Hurricane Low Q caused chaos: extensive damage after January 15 1968 storm
New era awaits Municipal Buildings: Peckhams plan restaurant and delicatessen
The Victoria Hall: Stewart Noble tells the story of the building of the hall
'Palace' moved from Coulport to Glasgow: John Kibble sold massive conservatory to city
Loch Long estate had colourful history: Gortan is little known today
Tragedy of honeymoon couple: hope for story board at Glen Croe bridge
New use for old school: Clyde Centre to become offices and community facility
Happy marriage at Civic Centre: new build works well with old school
Infirmary now little used: cottage hospital for 100 years
The Barracks: Slum was notorious trouble spot
Ardencaple Castle and the Clan MacAulay: remaining tower is beacon to clan members
Malig (or Millig) Mill: Hermitage corn mill operated from early 1700s
Hermitage Park and Malig Mill: Fiona Baker writes about the history of the park
Sheepsheid Terrace: how block of town flats acquired unusual name
1845 Helensburgh Roads Report: gives a fascinating insight to the early burgh
Helensburgh Centenary Cross: cross gifted in 1903 to mark centenary of Burgh of Barony
Why visitors came a century ago: early 1900s Guide extols burgh's virtues
The Colquhoun Square fountains: two granite fountains stood in square
The Old Granary: from ancient malt barn to modern pub
The story of Helensburgh's piers: Alistair McIntyre looks back at the busy years
Healthy holidays in Helensburgh: 1920s LNER brochure describes burgh's qualities
The Hill House was his vision: Walter W.Blackie hired Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Historic seafront mansion to become flats: new plans for Cairndhu
Clyde has history of rock art: King Tut is one of several
SWRI led village seat project: a place to pause in Cardross
Shandon mansion full of art treasures: shipbuilders home became hotel
Mansion doubled in size: shipowner's home became two houses
Shandon — changing face of village: Alistair McIntyre looks at the history
Fresh Air Fortnight at holiday homes: scheme to give holidays to city children
Mansion had many uses: colourful history of Hartfield, then Inverclyde
Rhu mansion became holiday home: Sir Bernard Ingham proposed there
Search for history of Rhu mansion: details of owners wanted
Blairvadach and Broomfield: side by side mansions shared some of their history
Concern over future of Shandon House: Ministry of Defence may demolish mansion
Loch Long hamlet of Glenmallan is no more: military jetty spelt end of tiny village
Historic Camis Eskan: residents association marked milestone
Leiper mansion was for sale: asking price for Lynton, Helensburgh, was £1.5 million
Madeleine Smith's father's house for sale: Rhu mansion offered at £795,000
When Youth Hostels prospered: Alistair McIntyre looks back at the local hostels
Helensburgh in the 1920s: detective work dates old photograph
Sawmill Field and Railway Glen: two Colgrain mysteries solved
Milton Place associated with two firms: history of West Princes Street building
Wood is historic beauty spot: volunteers look after Helensburgh's Duchess Wood
Lightning strikes: stunning photo of fork lightning over burgh
1924 Helensburgh seafront plan: map of suggested improvements
Eighty years of tolls: paying the price of 19th century travel
Cardross debt to Jean Moore: the story of Mrs Moore's Mortification
Whistlefield is historic village: station once had royal visit
Derelict Luss cottage fetched high price: shell of cottage bought for £58,000
Iconic Fruin cottage changes hands: Luss Estates sold Tamnavoulin
Mystery wall marking: 'cup and ring' on wall opposite Upper Station
Calling a spade a relic at Cove: ceremonial spade is on display
Concern grows for ancient rock: today's walking boots damage glacial relic
Religion
The story of St Kessog: Irish monk who founded Luss Church in 510 A.D.
The Chapel of St Mahew: the 500 year story of a small church in Cardross
Family fled 'Promised Land': From Fruin to Mormonism
Heresy minister well respected now: the Rev John McLeod Campbell found guilty of heresy
Minister shared his name with slave: the story of the Rev Robert Story
Rosneath minister helped university grow: the story of the second Rev Robert Story
Holy sisters revered on Garelochside: the story of Isabella and Mary Campbell
Inventor's father was charismatic minister: tributes to the Rev John Baird
Sermon on causes of World War One: memorable words from TV inventor's father
Couple gave windows in thanksgiving: two sons survived army service in World War One
General Booth in burgh: Salvation Army founder gave address in Victoria Hall
Scholarly priest became bishop: burgh man senior figure in Anglican Church
Burgh man was Moderator: Interim Minister led Church of Scotland
St Columba marked 150 years: service of thanksgiving as union with West Kirk loomed
The story of St Columba Church: Doris Gentles charts its history
Town churches united: West Kirk and St Columba merged to become St Andrew's Kirk
Memorial window tribute to minister: Cardross man was inspirational figure
People Power and Religion: Doris Gentles looked at how individuals played a big part in local churches
Place names reflect churches history: Doris Gentles looks back
Colourful history of local religion: violence and dissension
St Michael's Church - a short history: prepared at the completion of restoration in 2009
St Michael's restoration completed: final phase of work completed
St Michael's - how it was restored: detailed account of the ten year project
Invoice gift is church relic: St Michael's Church window invoice donated to Heritage Trust
West Kirk celebrates — part one: looking back 50 years from 2006
West Kirk celebrates — part two: looking back 25 years from 2006
150 Years of Craigrownie Church, Cove: a history compiled by Douglas Dow in 2013
Cove's Tin Hut Church demolished: dwelling will replace Peaton Church
Kirk closed Clyde View: eventide home shuts after 55 years
Christian Aid Walk reunion after 50 years: 12 original participants walked again
Farewell to the bell: St Columba Church relic sold to housing developer
Buddhists buy Park Church: sale follows union with Helensburgh Parish Church.
Another new chapter for church tower: burgh firm buys Old Parish Church tower
The St Bride's Church windows: Heritage Trust saved and restored stained glass windows
Religious Heritage Exhibition: multi-centre exhibition in Helensburgh district in 1998
Reminiscences
John Logie Baird — by his daughter: memories of the inventor's daughter, Mrs Diana Richardson
John Logie Baird — by his son: memories of the inventor's son, Professor Malcolm Baird
From 30 lines to 240 lines with J.L.Baird: Baird employee Andy Andrews describes Baird's approach
BBC TV Scotland and STV first shows: Professor Malcolm Baird remembers the official openings
Memories of Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Walter W.Blackie writes about the architect and 'The Hill House'
A Cardross soldier's story: Journalist Colin Donald writes about his great uncle's World War One service
Isa's Memories of World War Two: Isa McKinnon recalls life in Helensburgh in wartime.
Worst and best of days in the 1930s: Childhood memories from Doris Gentles
I taught the Queen to drive: Maud McLellan was in charge of ATS motor training centre
Helensburgh Holiday 1916 Style: Andrew Stewart describes what he found on holiday in the burgh
Town's Italian cafe culture: Doris Gentles recalls the Italian businesses of her childhood
Craighelen's first junior members: Iain G.Campbell recalls his first years of tennis
Memories of outdoor swimming: Doris Gentles and Ruby Jardine look back before and after the swimming pool
From Hill House to Dumfries House: Charlotte Rostek Davis on the stately homes in her life
The Helensburgh I grew up in: Hilda Whitelaw Purvis interviewed about her youth
Hermitage Park and other local sport: newspaper and shop owner Walter Bryden looks back
Helensburgh in the early 1900s: local artist Gregor Ian Smith recalls his childhood
A Granddaughter's Tribute: Doris Gentles recalls episodes from her youth
Memories of Youth: anthropologist and author Sir James George Frazer remembers Helensburgh
Memories of a Rhu childhood: J.Howard MacDonald recalls famous people associated with the Gareloch
Degaussing led to romance: Marion Reilly tells of her World War Two service on Helensburgh pier
Ardencaple Castle and the Royal Navy: Iain G.Campbell recalls childhood visits to the castle in World War Two
Childhood adventures at Ardencaple Castle: Iain G.Campbell with further tales of cildhood visits to the castle in World War Two
At a Wren's Degaussing Station: Patricia B.Farley tells of her World War Two experiences at Portkil
Night bombs fell on Cardross: James Reston recalls night of horror when he was 14
Christmas news in 1961: Donald Fullarton looks at the Advertiser of December 23 1961
The Frauke Kissenkotter mystery: Donald Fullarton tells the strange story of a missing girl
Tom Gallacher — A Particular Man: Donald Fullarton remembers a colleague who became a playwrigt
Kilcreggan best for stories: Tom Gallacher's view of peninsula burgh
Researching Mrs Anderson: Donald Fullarton tells what research into an old photo revealed
Fifty years whizzed by: Donald Fullarton looks back on his work with the Helensburgh Advertiser
Transport
Henry Bell and the Comet: the story of the steamship pioneer and first Provost of Helensburgh
Celebrating Henry Bell: how the first sailing of the steamship Comet has been remembered
Clyde celebration — Comet to Waverley: 1997 exhibition in Victoria Hall
Lucy Ashton remembered: 2008 exhibition about much loved paddle steamer
Steamer rote to Inveraray: the early routes of Clyde sailings
Helensburgh's steamship tragedy: 20 died when steamer exploded beside town pier in 1842
Helensburgh Upper Station: West Highland Line station could be under threat
Drunk set fire to signal box: Cardross signal box gutted
Helensburgh's first fire engine: motorised fire engine made town debut in 1920
Helensburgh's motor ambulance: Victoria Infirmary acquired ambulance car in 1927
Three died when tree fell on charabanc: Three Lochs Tour ended in tragedy
Farewell to liner: Aquitania's final voyage to Faslane shipbreakers
Seafarer Finlay Campbell: burgh apprentice survived clipper sinking
History of cycling in Helensburgh: several clubs have been based in the town
The Rest and Be Thankful: the story of one of Scotland's most famous roads
Sport
Golf courses of the Lennox: Alistair McIntyre delves into the history of clubs from Dumbarton to Tarbet.
Shandon course had superb views: club closed when farmer reclaimed the land
Stunning year for Gordon Reid: wheelchair tennis champion took Paralympic gold
Burgh man captains R and A: Keith Macintosh is former Scottish amateur champion
World record set on Loch Lomond: speedboat racer Kaye Don set new best time
Fastest woman on water: remarkable life of the Countess of Arran.
Chattie's sporting dynasty: Wimbledon singles winner was first female modern Olympic gold medalist
Olympic gold on the Clyde: Helensburgh and Rhu men in 1908 winning 12 metre yacht crew
Olympic gold medalist afloat: burgh sailor Mike McIntyre won gold in Korea in 1888
Goddesses are pride of the Gareloch: Adam Muggoch tells the story of the One Design class
Round the world yachtswoman: Emma Richards from Helensburgh sailed into the record books
Stephen led Olympic triumph: burgh man Stephen Park managed GB 2008 sailing squad
Burgh man led GB Tokyo Olympics cycling team: triumph in a different sport for Stephen Park
Anna wins silver at Tokyo Olympics: crowded Royal Northern Yacht Club watched medal race
Sailing to glory 37 years on: Donald McLaren takes first UK title since 1972
Charlotte misses Olympic place: Rhu girl just failed to gain London 2012 Olympic selection
Helensburgh Sailing Club: history of the club by J.Hume-Brown
Olympic swim star made burgh his home: Bobby McGregor was world's fastest swimmer
Hazel comes home: the busy life of BBC TV sports presenter Hazel Irvine from Cardross
The Rangers connection: Rhu man was one of the founders of Glasgow Rangers Football Club
Cardross world champion: villager played in Renton FC's 1888 world championship-winning side
Bobby became national hero: the football career of Bobby Brown
Book recalls Bobby Brown's great days: new account of the life of the Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper and Scotland manager
Modest burgh man managed Manchester United: Scott Duncan was professional player and manager
Early goalkeeping star: burgh shopkeeper starred for Rangers and Scotland
Rhu man scored on Rangers debut: the career of Rangers and Scotland striker Derek Parlane
Top manager made burgh his home: the career of Rangers boss Walter Smith
Burgh football star is popular pundit: the career of Dumbarton, Celtic and Scotland player Murdo MacLeod
Rhu man was Wolves hero: Malcolm Finlayson considered best keeper Scotland never capped
Helensburgh Football Club: background information on one of the town's early football clubs
From Shandon to the Ryder Cup: story of golf professional Tom Haliburton
Colin's lifetime of golf: Colin Dalgleish's journey from schoolboy champion to entrepreneur
Catriona LeMay Doan — speed skater: burgh chemist's grand-daughter was world no.1
Test cricketer born in burgh: Peter Such tells of family background
Ashes cricket has burgh link: Rhu-based pilot managed Aussie squad (MAEE)
Burgh cricket pro for 24 seasons: the story of Harry Bolton
Top rugby player became referee: sporting hero Copey Murdoch became banker and town councillor
Fifty years of burgh rugby: Golden Jubilee celebrations at Ardencaple
Helensburgh hosted tennis international: Scotland v England at Craighelen in 1965
Helensburgh Lawn Tennis Club: history of the Suffolk Street club founded in 1884
Couple dedicated to tennis: Helensburgh husband and wife taught hundreds how to play
Lomond teacher an institution in hockey: Margery Taylor won nearly 100 caps
Tennis at seventy: Rhu veteran was still playing and coaching
Bowling green for workers: the opening of Hermitage Park Bowling Club
A Ne'erday tradition: the story of Helensburgh's New Year's Day swim
Helensburgh Highland Games revived: first Games in 2008 after 56-year absence
Return of old cup leads to new race: Arrochar Youth Club event revived
U.S. golf club plans Fruin battle monument: Chicago members have Luss link
TRUST
Aims
An explanation of the aims and objectives of Helensburgh Heritage Trust
Events
Reports and pictures of Trust meetings, visits and other events
Exhibitions
Late Arrival: important painting at railway exhibition
Railway 150th anniversary exhibition: looking back in May 2008
Tribute to Gregor Ian Smith: exhibition of work by famous local artist
MacLachlan Exhibition opens: 2006 exhibition of dynasty of local town clerks
Guided Walks
How to organise a Heritage Trust town centre walk
How to join
Application form and Heritage Trust membership details.
Projects
Trust buys Burgh Visitors Book: appeal launched to help with payment
Handover ends bicentenary project: Comet silhouette presented to Waitrose
Trust launches purchase fund: bid to preserve local artefacts
Trust buys relic of old school: book about 1805 town school acquired
Helensburgh Station Bench: Trust brokers restoration of Central Station bench
Colquhoun Square Bicentenary Cross: Celtic cross unveiled in 2005
St Bride's Church Windows: windows from former church restored and on display
John Logie Baird Display: professionally designed exhibit on show in library
John Logie Baird Workshops: Trust funded primary school sessions
Helensburgh Hospital Door Panel: hospital relic found and restored
Repairing Glen Fruin Cairn: monument of 1603 battle restored
Heritage Trust — chronological index: list of articles from Volume 1 onwards
Heritage Trust Newsletter — subject index: references by volume, issue and date
Links
Links to relevant websites, divided into Local News, Heritage, Local Organisations, Sport and Commercial
Letters
Letters and emails about the website or local heritage topics
Who's Who
List of the current Helensburgh Heritage Trust board of directors
