WHAT a cold week it has been in Helensburgh and Lomond. It finally hit minus temperatures and people have dug out their warmest knitwear to get though the chilly snap.

It has been a week full of stories in Helensburgh and Lomond from a holiday park in Rosneath winning an award, an art competition launched for pupils to tackle Arrochar marine litter and Helensburgh campaigners launching legal action over the waterfront development.

But what was happening in and around the town 15 years ago this month?

Primary seven pupils at Hermitage Primary completed their annual Technology Challenge. All pupils worked in teams to complete working model cars and booklets as well as delivered powerpoint presentations to a panel of judges, guests and parents. The children thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and learned many valuable life skills such as communication and cooperation.Primary seven pupils at Hermitage Primary completed their annual Technology Challenge. All pupils worked in teams to complete working model cars and booklets as well as delivered PowerPoint presentations to a panel of judges, guests and parents. The children thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and learned many valuable life skills such as communication and cooperation. (Image: Newsquest)

A public appeal was made to find the owners of this picture. Pictured posing elegantly they stare out of the past sharing a special moment with those yet to come. But it is a moment which is lost to their descendants because the photo was mislaid by someone. It was found in Helensburgh’s East Clyde Street lying on a wet pavement where it had obviously been dropped by an unsuspecting walker. A public appeal was made to find the owners of this picture. Pictured posing elegantly they stare out of the past sharing a special moment with those yet to come. But it is a moment which is lost to their descendants because the photo was mislaid by someone. It was found in Helensburgh’s East Clyde Street lying on a wet pavement where it had obviously been dropped by an unsuspecting walker. (Image: Newsquest)

A Helensburgh man stepped into one of Scotland’s top jobs it was completed in less than a week. But while the Rev John Cairns Christie may have accepted a job which lasted for just six days the duties attached to it go on for a full year until the next incumbent takes over the role. Mr Christie, 62 was the moderator designate of the Church of Scotland and as such became one of the world’s highest profile churchmen.A Helensburgh man stepped into one of Scotland’s top jobs it was completed in less than a week. But while the Rev John Cairns Christie may have accepted a job which lasted for just six days the duties attached to it go on for a full year until the next incumbent takes over the role. Mr Christie, 62 was the moderator designate of the Church of Scotland and as such became one of the world’s highest profile churchmen. (Image: Newsquest)

The first of the biggest hunter-killer submarines to be ordered by the Royal Navy arrived in the Clyde — heralding a new chapter in the life of the Faslane base. Her arrival from Barrow-in-Furness was hugely significant for Helensburgh and Lomond because it began a process that saw HM Naval Base Clyde become the UK’s sole operating submarine base over the next decade.The first of the biggest hunter-killer submarines to be ordered by the Royal Navy arrived in the Clyde - heralding a new chapter in the life of the Faslane base. Her arrival from Barrow-in-Furness was hugely significant for Helensburgh and Lomond because it began a process that saw HM Naval Base Clyde become the UK’s sole operating submarine base over the next decade. (Image: Newsquest)

A bunch of bare faced cheeky chappies got together in a Helensburgh pub and got their kit off ... but it was all in a good cause. Twelve brave guys from among the regulars at Helensburgh’s Ashton Bar were talked into getting naked for a special calendar to raise funds for the Smiles for Life Campaign. And they all took their turn in front of the camera with the modesty protected by only a range of props.A bunch of bare faced cheeky chappies got together in a Helensburgh pub and got their kit off... but it was all in a good cause. Twelve brave guys from among the regulars at Helensburgh’s Ashton Bar were talked into getting naked for a special calendar to raise funds for the Smiles for Life Campaign. And they all took their turn in front of the camera with the modesty protected by only a range of props. (Image: Newsquest)