Colin Grain, Author at Helensburgh Adviser

A seagull soaring above the Clyde by Craigendoran Pier with Ardmore Point in the background

Seagull of the Month: September 2020

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020Colin Grain

Whilst the crowds were gathered for the The Jacobite steam train passing through Craigendoran Junction, our reporter captured this magnificent seagull soaring above the bay by Craigendoran Pier.

Mysterious buoy spotted by Craigendoran Pier

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019Colin Grain

An alert reader contacted the Helensburgh Adviser after noticing the unusual item on the shore by Middleton Drive.

A flood sign by the road on East Clyde Street

Clyde street residents endure dust, grit and flooding

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019Colin Grain

An ill-timed, half-hearted attempt at road resurfacing led to clouds of dust along East Clyde street until torrential rain brought rising water levels.

The pavement by the station entrance at Craigendoran

Storied Craigendoran pavement gains new accolade

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019Colin Grain

An extensive survey has found that during February 2019 the pavement on Station Road had more dog mess per metre than any other in Helensburgh.

Mild conditions lead to young team carnage in Colgrain

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019Colin Grain

Although evening activities don’t normally begin until the clocks go forward, the mildest February since records began has prompted an early start to KYB spring training.

Kirkmichael Young Beach graffiti on a brick wall

The KYB in shock young team hall of fame result

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019Colin Grain

The ballot for induction into the Young Team Hall of Fame has resulted in an unprecedented tie that sees KYB in a deadlock with arch-rivals, the Dinky from Dumbarton.

Kirkmichael Young Beach nominated to Young Team Hall of Fame

November 20, 2018November 21, 2018Colin Grain

A local youth organisation has gained international recognition with their first nomination for induction into the Young Team Hall of Fame.

A row of cars on the left blocking those on the right

Lazy drivers entrap those parking considerately at Craigendoran

November 1, 2018November 23, 2018Colin Grain

A handful of hasty drivers are ensuring that those who arrive early and park along the seawall are then trapped upon their return to Craigendoran Station.

Missing couple found safe and well at bottom of Henry Bell Street

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018Colin Grain

An intensive search of the Helensburgh area has ended in relief after a missing couple were found to be merely stuck at the four-way stop in place at the bottom of Henry Bell Street.

The entrance to the new Hermitage Grange estate

Leaked document reveals potential street names for former ‘Academy site

October 20, 2018October 23, 2018Colin Grain

A file anonymously sent to the Helensburgh Adviser has unveiled a clutch of street names that could make the grade for the new build estate.