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Attractions near Helensburgh
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Hill House
(< 1 Mile)*
The finest of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's domestic creations, The Hill House sits high above the Clyde commanding fine views over the river estuary. |
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Geilston Garden
(4 Miles)*
Set around Geilston House (not open to the public), which is thought to date from the late 17th century, this enchanting garden was first opened to visitors in 1998. |
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Finlaystone Country Estate
(7 Miles)*
Welcome to Finlaystone with its spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde. We hope you will find something for everyone here, whatever the season. |
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Bucinch & Ceardach
(7 Miles)*
Two small, uninhabited islands, between Luss and Balmaha, |
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Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank
(8 Miles)*
A visit to the Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank is a unique chance to step back into the world of the Victorian ship designer. Built in 1882 the Denny Tank was the first commercial ship model testing tank built in the world. |
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Benmore Botanic Garden
(9 Miles)*
Come and marvel at nature's giants. Set in the dramatic Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, the Garden is world famous for its collections of flowering trees and shrubs. |
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Ben Lomond
(11 Miles)*
Rising from the east shore of Loch Lomond to a height of 3,194ft, the Ben offers exhilarating walking and spectacular views all round. |
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Weaver's Cottage
(14 Miles)*
This typical 18th-century handloom weaver's cottage contains the last example of the 800 looms working in the village of Kilbarchan in the 1830s. |
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Vikingar
(15 Miles)*
The award winning Vikingar! is situated in the beautiful coastal town of Largs, and has views over the Firth of Clyde, the Isles of Cumbrae and beyond. |
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Coats Observatory
(16 Miles)*
At the 1880 Annual General Meeting of the Paisley Philosophical Institution, it was proposed that the Society should purchase an astronomical telescope. |
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Paisley Museum
(16 Miles)*
The Paisley Pattern is a design classic, you can see the beauty of the original shawls and discover the story of their intricate art at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. |
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Clydebuilt Scottish Maritime Museum
(17 Miles)*
The story of Glasgow and the River Clyde is brought vividly to life at Clydebuilt, the Scottish Maritime Museum at Braehead. |
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Kelburn Castle & Country Centre
(17 Miles)*
The family home of the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn Castle has long been an inspiration for adults and a paradise for children. |
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Rothesay Castle
(17 Miles)*
Rothesay Castle is a remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work. |
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Fossil Grove
(18 Miles)*
Fossil Grove is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. Its fossil trees provide an insight into the world of 330 million years ago. |
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