September 2022 - Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull perched on a rock by the river Clyde in early September 2022

Seagull of the Month: September 2022

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022Joan L Baird

This young ‘gull was spotted claiming a rock and showing no interest in the windsurfing exploits behind her in the balmy weather in early September. Sadly, she won’t see weather like this again for a good six months.

Helensburgh pier and leisure centre from the west bay

Local photographers lament ongoing pier closure

September 30, 2022October 1, 2022George Ramsgate

Although the long-awaited leisure centre is now open, works continue on the Helensburgh Waterfront Development project in the form of resurfacing of the pier. Due to this there has been no public access to the pier since early September, much to the frustration of local photographers. We were contacted by one local shutterbug who told […]

Helensburgh Community Council to trial slug lanes

September 24, 2022September 25, 2022Joan L Baird

A think-tank embedded within Helensburgh Community Council has recommended that “slug lanes” are the way forward during the autumn slug surge. Dedicated slug lanes have been created on the footpath that runs up the east side of Sinclair Street. A council spokesperson told us that the lanes will facilitate safe passage of slugs in both […]

A seagull standing at the top of the slipway on Helensburgh's west bay, with the pier and leisure centre in the background

Seagull of the Month: August 2022

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022Joan L Baird

Standing at the top of the old slipway by the west bay, this seagull is looking forward to the new leisure centre being opened in September.