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Conner McMurchy got his itch for travelling and seeing the wonders of the world when he turned 19

Explorer who defied government advice to see war-torn Ukraine named top adventurer

The Waverley visited Kilcreggan for filming on Monday - with the pier standing in for Stromness for the occasion.

The Waverley visited Kilcreggan for filming on Monday - with the pier standing in for Stromness for the occasion.

Is it Kilcreggan...or Stromness? Waverley visits 'Orkney' on the Clyde for filming

Mike Edwards on the Côte D’Azur

Mike Edwards on the Côte D’Azur

Mike Edwards: Wealth and beauty are no substitute for life's thrills

Holiday Destinations

Mike Edwards: Riviera holiday offers rare chance to reminisce

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

Nothing is guaranteed to make Ruth Wishart's heart sink further when travelling than the sight of a hen or stag party getting ready to board the same plane.

Nothing is guaranteed to make Ruth Wishart's heart sink further when travelling than the sight of a hen or stag party getting ready to board the same plane.

Ruth Wishart: Tourists are great, but there are some types we can do without

The Swiss railway pass is first on Mike Edwards' shopping list on his annual trip back to the country

The Swiss railway pass is first on Mike Edwards' shopping list on his annual trip back to the country

Mike Edwards: Rail is the only way to go when you're in Switzerland

A 'Wave to the Waverley' rally was held on Helensburgh Pier in the spring of 2019 - and plans are afoot for something similar this summer.

A 'Wave to the Waverley' rally was held on Helensburgh Pier in the spring of 2019 - and plans are afoot for something similar this summer.

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Waverley to make return visit off Helensburgh - and public urged to voice support

Destination Helensburgh say that tourism needs human connection for the area

Destination Helensburgh say that tourism needs human connection for the area

'Human connection is key': Tourism bosses view on improving sector in Helensburgh

Venice has introduced a series of stringent measures aiming to preserve the city for the people who live there.

Venice has introduced a series of stringent measures aiming to preserve the city for the people who live there.

Mike Edwards: How far could Helensburgh embrace the Venetian 'tourist tax'?

The total amount of meetings held across the event was 1,000 more than in 2023, with 222 trade-ready Scottish tourism businesses, including accommodations, visitor experiences, and attractions attending

The total amount of meetings held across the event was 1,000 more than in 2023, with 222 trade-ready Scottish tourism businesses, including accommodations, visitor experiences, and attractions attending

Loch Lomond firms excel in international tourism talks

The Waverley hasn't been able to call at Helensburgh pier since 2018.

The Waverley hasn't been able to call at Helensburgh pier since 2018.

Tantalising taste of what future could hold as Waverley sails close to Helensburgh

Duchess Wood offers a wonderful celebration of natural beauty

Duchess Wood offers a wonderful celebration of natural beauty

Here's why the Duchess Wood is a wonderful celebration of natural beauty

Argyll and Bute is the top staycation spot in Scotland

Argyll and Bute is the top staycation spot in Scotland

Argyll and Bute named the top staycation destination in Scotland

Cherry blossom in full bloom on Colquhoun Street

Cherry blossom in full bloom on Colquhoun Street

DESTINATION HELENSBURGH

Destination Helensburgh: Celebrate spring with spectacular blossom displays

Anne Foy, inset, said VisitScotland's closure programme was 'counter-intuitive'

Anne Foy, inset, said VisitScotland's closure programme was 'counter-intuitive'

Visitor centres still have a big role to play, Destination Helensburgh insists

Luss sits directly on the banks of Loch Lomond

Luss sits directly on the banks of Loch Lomond

Cultural attractions

Loch Lomond visitor hotspot named one of UK's top 'chocolate box villages'

Flying is no longer the glamorous experience it used to be

Flying is no longer the glamorous experience it used to be

Ruth Wishart: How flying descended from glamorous to the polar opposite

Cameron House by Loch Lomond and Gleneagles in Perthshire were the Scottish hotels to be named among the best countryside retreats in the UK.

Cameron House by Loch Lomond and Gleneagles in Perthshire were the Scottish hotels to be named among the best countryside retreats in the UK.

See the two Scottish countryside getaways named among the UK's best to visit

Portnellan and Lochview House in Fort William were named among the best winter lakeside stays in Britain.

Portnellan and Lochview House in Fort William were named among the best winter lakeside stays in Britain.

Scottish spots revealed among the UK's most 'glorious' winter lakeside stays

Cameron House has seen visitors like Barrack Obama and Winston Churchill.

Cameron House has seen visitors like Barrack Obama and Winston Churchill.

The Loch Lomond hotel where a president has stayed named among Scotland's best

Concerns over delays as expert group to consider mandatory hotel sprinklers

Concerns over delays as expert group to consider mandatory hotel sprinklers

Rules could force sprinklers into historic hotels in wake of deadly Loch Lomond fire

Mike Edwards says Switzerland will always feel like his second home - but is it beginning to lose some of the lustre he experienced while living there? (Image: Tim Trad/Unsplash.com)

Mike Edwards says Switzerland will always feel like his second home - but is it beginning to lose some of the lustre he experienced while living there? (Image: Tim Trad/Unsplash.com)

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Mike Edwards: Switzerland may have lost some of its magic

The park will now welcome holidaymakers with campervans and motorhomes

The park will now welcome holidaymakers with campervans and motorhomes

Popular Rosneath holiday park reveals its latest 'high-end' addition to busy site

Motorhomes parked at Kidston Park in Helensburgh

Motorhomes parked at Kidston Park in Helensburgh

Complaints over motorhomes 'taking up residence' at Helensburgh beauty spot

Green minister Lorna Slater, centre, visited with Loch Lomond officials at Tarbet

Green minister Lorna Slater, centre, visited with Loch Lomond officials at Tarbet

Minister and officials visit Loch Lomond to see green potential of visitor hub

Pipe bands will be playing at the games

Pipe bands will be playing at the games

Helensburgh residents offered ferry trip to Bute Highland Games

From Glenfinnan Viaduct to Ben Nevis, here are the most ridiculous one-star reviews for Scottish landmarks and spots

From Glenfinnan Viaduct to Ben Nevis, here are the most ridiculous one-star reviews for Scottish landmarks and spots

The most ridiculous one-star reviews for Scottish attractions on Tripadvisor

An employee at Helensburgh's Riva Boutique Hotel has been nominated for an award

An employee at Helensburgh's Riva Boutique Hotel has been nominated for an award

Scottish Thistle Awards reveal which Helensburgh and Lomond nominees made shortlist

Helensburgh was rated as a best community 'by the sea'

Helensburgh was rated as a best community 'by the sea'

'It’s not the sea': Readers react to news Helensburgh is a 'top seaside' town

Monessie Gorge on the West Highland Line - a new audio tour for tourists will also aim to boost trade for businesses along the world-famous route

Monessie Gorge on the West Highland Line - a new audio tour for tourists will also aim to boost trade for businesses along the world-famous route

New tourist guide 'could replicate NC500 benefits' on railway line from Helensburgh

Tourism bosses urge visitor levy funds to help services such as emptying bins

Tourism bosses urge visitor levy funds to help services such as emptying bins

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'Tourist tax' could make a real difference to Helensburgh, visitor group says

New funding to pay for extra rangers at Loch Lomond this summer

New funding to pay for extra rangers at Loch Lomond this summer

New funding to pay for extra rangers at Loch Lomond this summer

The Helensburgh Clan Coluqhoun Pipe Band in action at last year's Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

The Helensburgh Clan Coluqhoun Pipe Band in action at last year's Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Destination Helensburgh: Highland Games headlines a busy month of events in town

Argyll and Bute Council has been urged to use new powers to impose a 'visitor levy' to improve local communities

Argyll and Bute Council has been urged to use new powers to impose a 'visitor levy' to improve local communities

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'Use new power to impose a tourism tax': Green MSP's plea to Argyll and Bute bosses

The five-star resort showcases views of the loch

The five-star resort showcases views of the loch

Loch Lomond holiday resort named one of world's best

'Time running out' say campaigners behind visitor centre takeover bid

'Time running out' say campaigners behind visitor centre takeover bid

'Time running out' say campaigners behind visitor centre takeover bid

The MV Silver Endeavour docked at Rhu Marina on May 13

The MV Silver Endeavour docked at Rhu Marina on May 13

Tourists take in the sights of Helensburgh and Lomond as cruise ship docks

The compnay is a vital part of Loch Lomond's tourist industry

The compnay is a vital part of Loch Lomond's tourist industry

Cruise Loch Lomond bosses praise tourism expo after 'devastating hit' of Covid

Markus Stitz's book, Bikepacking Scotland, is out now

Markus Stitz's book, Bikepacking Scotland, is out now

New book highlights cycling routes featuring Helensburgh amongst Scottish adventures

'Great opportunity for the town': New plan for pontoon off Helensburgh Pier

'Great opportunity for the town': New plan for pontoon off Helensburgh Pier

'Great opportunity for the town': New plan to bring Helensburgh's pier back to life

Businesses from around Scotland will be competing for a Scottish Thistle Award

Businesses from around Scotland will be competing for a Scottish Thistle Award

Prestigious Scottish tourism awards looking for Helensburgh and Lomond applicants

Holidaymakers have been warned to look out for fraudsters advertising bogus travel deals and exploiting passport delays

Holidaymakers have been warned to look out for fraudsters advertising bogus travel deals and exploiting passport delays

Warning to everyone going on holiday this summer as scammers target holidaymakers

The French delegation will visit the Civic Centre, see the town's cherry blossoms and take a tour of the Hill House during their stay

The French delegation will visit the Civic Centre, see the town's cherry blossoms and take a tour of the Hill House during their stay

Helensburgh prepares to roll out red carpet in bid to forge French 'twinning' links

Win a class trip on board the Waverley for your Helensburgh school in our competition

Win a class trip on board the Waverley for your Helensburgh school in our competition

Win a class trip on board the Waverley for your Helensburgh school in our competition

The premises at 24 West Clyde Street which are to be converted to a cycle hire shop

The premises at 24 West Clyde Street which are to be converted to a cycle hire shop

Helensburgh cycle hire shop plans given the green light

A French wine country delegation to visit Helensburgh for a potential twinning deal

A French wine country delegation to visit Helensburgh for a potential twinning deal

Town ceilidh to welcome delegation from French wine country delegation over twinning

The John Logie Baird memorial stained glass windows in Helensburgh Parish Church, by Tom Watt

The John Logie Baird memorial stained glass windows in Helensburgh Parish Church, by Tom Watt

Discover all that Helensburgh offers locals and visitors through new app

Holidaymakers that need to apply for a new passport will need to allow 10 weeks for it to be ready

Holidaymakers that need to apply for a new passport will need to allow 10 weeks for it to be ready

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Passport warning to anyone planning a holiday this year

Jet2 issues travel warning to customers as air traffic controllers in Spain are striking in February.

Jet2 issues travel warning to customers as air traffic controllers in Spain are striking in February.

Spain travel warning issued by Jet2 as UK holiday makers could face delays

From February 2, new passport fees will be introduced for all applications including those who are newly applying or are renewing their passport. (PA)

From February 2, new passport fees will be introduced for all applications including those who are newly applying or are renewing their passport. (PA)

Last chance to renew your UK passport before fees rise in February

Want to go on holiday but on a budget? See these budget European city breaks

Want to go on holiday but on a budget? See these budget European city breaks

Want to go on holiday but on a budget? See these budget European city breaks

Luss featured on HomeToGo's list of the top ten beauty spots in Scotland

Luss featured on HomeToGo's list of the top ten beauty spots in Scotland

Loch Lomond village ranks second on list of Scotland's top beauty spots

The new UK passport fees will contribute to the cost of processing applications as well as lost or stolen passports among other factors. (PA)

The new UK passport fees will contribute to the cost of processing applications as well as lost or stolen passports among other factors. (PA)

How much it will cost to renew a British passport after price hike next month