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Mike Edwards lays a wreath at the Rhu and Shandon war memorial

Mike Edwards: Paying tribute to those who have gone before on Remembrance

Helensburgh and Lomond fall silent on sombre Remembrance Sunday

Helensburgh and Lomond fall silent on sombre Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday

Helensburgh and Lomond fall silent on sombre Remembrance Sunday

Flt. Lt. John Alexander

Flt. Lt. John Alexander

Memories of former Advertiser editor and RAF Helensburgh ahead of remembrance

Mike Edwards: Donald Trump does not deserve to be murdered for his views

St Paul's Cathedral is widely regarded as Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. (Image: Jordan/Unsplash.com)

St Paul's Cathedral is widely regarded as Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. (Image: Jordan/Unsplash.com)

Looking at the legacy of Sir Christopher Wren at Helensburgh event

James Henry 'Digby' Watson was one of 524 men who died when HMS Hawke was torpedoed in the North Sea in October 1914.

James Henry 'Digby' Watson was one of 524 men who died when HMS Hawke was torpedoed in the North Sea in October 1914.

First World War

Destination Helensburgh: The local man who died on first Navy ship sunk in WW1

Jean's Bothy in Helensburgh will be opening their doors to the public next month with a series of workshops

Jean's Bothy in Helensburgh will be opening their doors to the public next month with a series of workshops

Doors Open Days

Cultural attractions

Here's the Helensburgh and Lomond venues joining the Doors Open Days Festival

The sail past is to demonstrate that Waverley can still visit the pier. As Waverley is not permitted to berth, she will instead sail slowly past but close to the pier

The sail past is to demonstrate that Waverley can still visit the pier. As Waverley is not permitted to berth, she will instead sail slowly past but close to the pier

Cultural attractions

Legendary Waverley will perform 'sail past' in campaign to reopen Helensburgh Pier

John Beveridge and the PS Waverley

John Beveridge and the PS Waverley

Man who helped save the PS Waverley recognised in King's Birthday Honours

All the residents enjoyed the party

All the residents enjoyed the party

PICTURES: Helensburgh retirement housing residents go back in time at D-Day party

D-Day veterans travelled to Normandy on Tuesday ahead of the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

D-Day veterans travelled to Normandy on Tuesday ahead of the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

Mike Edwards: Anniversary or not, we must never forget D-Day heroes

Wreath layers Cdr Peter Noblett RN and Captain Hugo Marsh RM

Wreath layers Cdr Peter Noblett RN and Captain Hugo Marsh RM

80th Anniversary of D-Day

We will remember: D-Day service marks 80 years since battle to free Europe

The war memorial at Hermitage Park will host the D-Day 80th anniversary memorial service.

The war memorial at Hermitage Park will host the D-Day 80th anniversary memorial service.

Remembering D-Day: Helensburgh service to mark 80th anniversary of WW2 landings

Soldiers' helmets litter the ground during the Falklands War 42 years ago

Soldiers' helmets litter the ground during the Falklands War 42 years ago

Mike Edwards: Why I have no appetite for the ghoulish spoils of war

The project hopes to improve engagement at the Hill House

The project hopes to improve engagement at the Hill House

Project aims to build better links between the Hill House and Helensburgh residents

The Hill House 'Box' is doing its job, according to the National Trust for Scotland

The Hill House 'Box' is doing its job, according to the National Trust for Scotland

Hill House rescue project 'reaching a really exciting stage', says NTS

Staff at Partners Hair in Helensburgh featured in the Advertiser this week in 2009 thanks to their move from West Clyde Street to East Princes Street

Staff at Partners Hair in Helensburgh featured in the Advertiser this week in 2009 thanks to their move from West Clyde Street to East Princes Street

Down memory lane: See who was in the Helensburgh headlines this week in 2009

The Hill HOuse is drying out well under its protective metal 'Box'

The Hill HOuse is drying out well under its protective metal 'Box'

'Jewel in Helensburgh's crown' features on new list of 20th century's best homes

Helensburgh and Lomond MSP meets Princess Royal for TS Queen Mary restoration

Helensburgh and Lomond MSP meets Princess Royal for TS Queen Mary restoration

Helensburgh and Lomond MSP meets Princess Royal for TS Queen Mary restoration

The VisitScotland iCentre in Rothesay - housed in the town's Winter Garden building - will shut, along with all the tourist body's information centres across Scotland

The VisitScotland iCentre in Rothesay - housed in the town's Winter Garden building - will shut, along with all the tourist body's information centres across Scotland

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Every VisitScotland information centre to shut - including four in Argyll and Bute

Lieutenant James Francis Marsland - Jim, to his friends - is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium

Lieutenant James Francis Marsland - Jim, to his friends - is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium

First World War

WW1 stretcher-bearer's grandson in bid to trace family of Helensburgh soldier

The castle was closed to the public in 2021

The castle was closed to the public in 2021

Rothesay Castle reopens to visitors - more than two years after closure

Preceded by the pipe band and Provost Norman Glen, the Town Council and its senior officers make their way to the last 'Kirking of the Council' in May 1975 before local government reorganisation

Preceded by the pipe band and Provost Norman Glen, the Town Council and its senior officers make their way to the last 'Kirking of the Council' in May 1975 before local government reorganisation

The origins of Helensburgh: Could we bring our Burghs back?

Lady Helen Colquhoun gave Helensburgh its name, while Henry Bell served as the town's first Provost

Lady Helen Colquhoun gave Helensburgh its name, while Henry Bell served as the town's first Provost

Part 2 of Helensburgh's origin story: how the town got its name and became a Burgh

Rhu Church and crocus

Rhu Church and crocus

Signs of Spring: Rhu churchyard is a fascinating place to explore

Charles Schaw of Sauchie, 9th Lord Cathcart (left), sold the lands of Milligs - which would eventually become Helensburgh - to Sir James Colquhoun in 1752

Charles Schaw of Sauchie, 9th Lord Cathcart (left), sold the lands of Milligs - which would eventually become Helensburgh - to Sir James Colquhoun in 1752

Helensburgh Heritage Trust

How do you go about inventing a Burgh? The very earliest days of our town...

The yew has been in the village for around 375 years

The yew has been in the village for around 375 years

Here's how a 375-year-old tree will help raise funds to restore a Rosneath hall

The history home is drying out well under its protective metal box

The history home is drying out well under its protective metal box

Hill House in Helensburgh welcomes addition of iconic Scottish architect design

William Kidston's letters to his sister in a new book will be the topic of conversation

William Kidston's letters to his sister in a new book will be the topic of conversation

Clubs and societies

New book on Helensburgh businessman to be focus of local group's next meeting

Scottish explorer Mungo Park

Scottish explorer Mungo Park

Helensburgh talk set to lift the lid on the story of Scottish explorer Mungo Park

Take a tour to one of Clyde's most famous shipwrecks on 50th anniversary of sinking

Former resident Scots designer Robert Clark marks 100th birthday with family

Former resident Scots designer Robert Clark marks 100th birthday with family

100 years for Garelochhead man who made cutlery for Charles and taught John Lennon

Cist 1 at Sawmill Field

Cist 1 at Sawmill Field

Astonishing discoveries reveal thousands of years of history near Helensburgh

UK Ambassador to Slovakia Nigel Baker lays flowers at the grave of Helensburgh native Margaret McCallum, her headstone incorrectly given the Irish spelling

UK Ambassador to Slovakia Nigel Baker lays flowers at the grave of Helensburgh native Margaret McCallum, her headstone incorrectly given the Irish spelling

First World War

How a Helensburgh nurse is still an honoured figure in a small Slovakia town

Leon McCarron will be sharing stories from his trip across the Tigris River

Leon McCarron will be sharing stories from his trip across the Tigris River

Clubs and societies

Explorer to visit Helensburgh for talk on unique trip across Tigris River

Robert Ryan, chairman of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust, admires the John Logie Baird Type A Receiver now on display at Helensburgh Library

Robert Ryan, chairman of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust, admires the John Logie Baird Type A Receiver now on display at Helensburgh Library

Rare piece of early TV machinery bought for £10,000 put on display in Helensburgh

Helensburgh's John Logie Baird transmitted the first television pictures in a laboratory in 1925 - and plans are in motion to celebrate the centenary

Helensburgh's John Logie Baird transmitted the first television pictures in a laboratory in 1925 - and plans are in motion to celebrate the centenary

Details revealed of Helensburgh's plans to mark John Logie Baird TV centenary

Student engineers from Hermitage Academy whop featured in the Advertiser this week in 2008

Student engineers from Hermitage Academy whop featured in the Advertiser this week in 2008

Advertiser Archives: From spiritualism to pram racing this week in 2008

The talk will give an insight on 10 Greek artworks

The talk will give an insight on 10 Greek artworks

Clubs and societies

From Helensburgh to the Aegean Sea: Tracing history of Greek art in local talk

Six talks are planned as part of the series

Six talks are planned as part of the series

Delve into the secrets of Scotland's past at new series of Helensburgh talks

The National Trust for Scotland has secured permission to keep the Hill House's 'Box' in place until 2028

The National Trust for Scotland has secured permission to keep the Hill House's 'Box' in place until 2028

Cultural attractions

Hill House to keep its 'Box' for another five years after Covid holds up repair work

Email your views to editorial@helensburghadvertiser.co.uk

Email your views to editorial@helensburghadvertiser.co.uk

READERS' LETTERS

Your letters to the Advertiser: Battery storage site and Helensburgh's Comet links

Arrochar Parish Church

Arrochar Parish Church

DOORS OPEN DAYS

Arrochar church to join in Doors Open Days festival this month - here's full details

Staff at Morar Lodge donned country and western hats for the nursing home's 21st birthday summer fete in 2008

Staff at Morar Lodge donned country and western hats for the nursing home's 21st birthday summer fete in 2008

Advertiser archives: From care homes to comedians - and a Paralympic tennis star

The Helensburgh Vintage and Classic Car Run was hosted this weekend

The Helensburgh Vintage and Classic Car Run was hosted this weekend

Picture Special

Stunning display of vintage cars stop in Helensburgh for annual parade

Police seal off Leatherslade Farm in Oxfordshire near the site of the Great Train Robbery in 1963 (Image: Oxford Mail)

Police seal off Leatherslade Farm in Oxfordshire near the site of the Great Train Robbery in 1963 (Image: Oxford Mail)

Mike Edwards: Why is social media celebrating train robbers?

'Cream cheese architecture': How Helensburgh's Hill House is planning for the future

'Cream cheese architecture': How Helensburgh's Hill House is planning for the future

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

'Cream cheese architecture': How Helensburgh's Hill House is planning for the future

The wreck of the Comet lies 12m below the surface of the water

The wreck of the Comet lies 12m below the surface of the water

Wreck of Henry Bell's Comet steamship is given protected status

Children can get a free prize for completing the trail

Children can get a free prize for completing the trail

Free event promoting Helensburgh's history opens in town for limited time

Breaking news 50 years ago: How the Advertiser covered a crime that stung

Breaking news 50 years ago: How the Advertiser covered a crime that stung

Breaking news 50 years ago: How the Advertiser covered a crime that stung

Four decades of special relationship between Helensburgh and French town honoured

Four decades of special relationship between Helensburgh and French town honoured

Special visit honours 40 years of 'auld alliance' with Helensburgh's French twin town

The Faslane Peace Camp is a symbol and hub for the anti-nuclear weapons campaign

The Faslane Peace Camp is a symbol and hub for the anti-nuclear weapons campaign

Documentary on Faslane protests to be shown in Edinburgh

Entry to the Hill House is just £1 for Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders this summer

Entry to the Hill House is just £1 for Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders this summer

Cultural attractions

Here's how young people can visit Helensburgh attractions for just £1 this summer

Eleven people died when a boat overturned near Tarbet Pier in August 1828

Eleven people died when a boat overturned near Tarbet Pier in August 1828

Arrochar firefighter launches bid for memorial to Loch Lomond drowning victims