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A seagull swooping between trees at Kidston Park

Seagull of the Month: March 2019

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted soaring above the play park at Kidston Park on a wonderfully warm, early summer afternoon.

A seagull perched on a rock at Craigendoran bay

Seagull of the Month: February 2019

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019Joan L Baird

Perched on a rock in the litter-strewn bay at Craigendoran, this young one is probably disappointed to feel the cold weather return as the shortest month comes to a close. At least he has a friend to keep him company. Off in the distance is the sugar boat and maybe later in the spring, he’ll […]

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.

Seagull of the Month: January 2019

January 31, 2019February 6, 2019Joan L Baird

This month’s seagull was spotted perched on the railings at the pier, gazing westward upon the town still shrouded in fog that lingered from the festive period.

Robert Burns likeness on a white background

Local venues in last-minute scramble to arrange Burns evenings

January 17, 2019January 21, 2019Herm Park

Despite having over 200 years notice that the birthday of Robert Burns is celebrated on the 25th of January each year, Helensburgh’s bars and restaurants are only now racing to secure performers.

A seagull soaring above a festive illumination in early December

Seagull of the Month: December 2018

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019Joan L Baird

Our final seagull of 2018 was spotted soaring above one of the festive lights near the seafront.

Seagull of the Month: November 2018

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018Joan L Baird

For November we’re showcasing a seagull surveying Colquhoun Square from atop the old post office building. We waited a good few minutes watching as he made circuits of the square, hoping he’d land upon the highest point of the building but he was content to settle for the chimney.

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 seagull rests upon the roof of Helensburgh Swimming Pool

Seagull of the Month: October 2018

October 31, 2018Herm Park

This month’s seagull was spotted perching upon the roof of Helensburgh Swimming Pool, no doubt watching out for some passers-by clutching a bag of chips!