A SHIPOWNER who lived in an upper Helensburgh mansion doubled it in size — and it later became two separate houses.
Glenys Hierzer, who lives in Campbeltown, New South Wales, Australia, great grand-daughter of James Aitken and his wife Emily, who lived at Burton Hill, has been researching her family tree and is looking for more information.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 September 2011 11:42 )
ARDENCONNEL House in Rhu these days consists of high quality flats . . . but in days gone by it was a holiday hotspot.
The B-listed mansion was built by the Buchanan family in the late 18th century, and its uses have included family home, holiday home, and Sergeants Mess.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 August 2011 17:00 )
A POPULAR spot in Helensburgh for walkers is the Duchess Wood Local Nature Reserve.
The Duchess Wood, which used to be known as the Bluebell Wood for obvious reasons, has been loved and used by many generations of local people.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 May 2011 18:22 )
ONE of the sadder sights on Helensburgh seafront is the magnificent mansion Cairndhu boarded up and starting to deterioriate.
Hopefully a new use will be found for this former home, wartime degaussing base, hotel and then care home, as it a gem well worth preserving.
Last Updated ( Monday, 07 March 2011 18:57 )
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 March 2011 18:00 )
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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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