AN ICONIC feature of Helensburgh is Colquhoun Square.
That the Square was intended to form a distinctive feature right at the outset of the infant town is clearly shown by its presence on the earliest existing street plans, dating from the start of the 19th century.
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ONE of the lesser known addresses in Helensburgh is Milton Place.
It has the unusual distinction of having been owned by only two businesses in a century.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 December 2012 15:30 )
HERMITAGE PARK was originally called Cramb Park after the Cramb Family who owned Hermitage House, which stood where the pagoda now stands.
The Hermitage name is supposed to come from a hermit’s well that lies in the north east of the park.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 December 2012 13:11 )
ONE of the most attractive buildings in the east end of Helensburgh is the Victoria Infirmary, built in 1895.
The work of one of the town’s leading architects, William Leiper, the former cottage hospital looks in fine condition from the outside, but inside only the ground floor is in use as part of today’s Victoria Integrated Health Care Centre.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 December 2012 18:59 )
A MASTERPLAN was proposed in 2012 for future development of the area around Helensburgh pier. It is an area which features heavily in the history of the burgh.
Around the time that Helensburgh came into being, there seem to have been several landing places in the vicinity, if not actually proper piers.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:31 )
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The first 2013-14 winter talk is on Wednesday September 25 at 7.30pm at Helensburgh Lawn Tennis Club, when Joe Brown will talk about the historic Ferry Inn at Rosneath. Non-members are most welcome.
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