Helensburgh Pier Archives - Helensburgh Adviser

A lone seagull standing on the beach by the river Clyde in Helensburgh's west bay with the pier and leisure centre in the background.

Seagull of the Month: February 2025

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025Herm Park

This lone seagull was spotted at the edge of the water in late February 2025, just a few weeks after the 22 million pound leisure centre in the background was rendered inoperable by Storm Éowyn.

A seagull pictured swooping above the Henry Bell Monument on Helensburgh's riverside

Seagull of the Month: November 2024

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Herm Park

We couldn’t get enough of the high tide reflections on the calmer days in November. Whilst taking pictures from the pier, it was good fortune to capture this seagull swooping above the shoreline – tantalisingly close to being in line with the Henry Bell Monument. So close to being the perfect shot!

A close up of a seagull sat in the middle of the barren development area of Helensburgh's seafront

Seagull of the Month: October 2024

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024George Ramsgate

October’s seagull of the month was spotted sitting in the middle of the barren land on Helensburgh’s seafront during the rally to support development of the area for public leisure. Hopefully, this seagull will continue to stage her sit-in protest at the shady dealing’s that led to this public space being handed over to commercial […]

A baby seagull walking and calling out for its mother on Helensburgh Pier

Seagull of the Month: August 2024

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024Joan L Baird

This baby seagull was spotted on Helensburgh Pier calling after its mother, who was never more than a few metres away. The mother seagull likely wanted a break from the constant noise but soon returned to shepherd their baby back along the pier. Seagull chicks can leave the nest within 24 hours of hatching but […]

Helensburgh Pier pictured from the west bay

Local group encourages flash mob on derelict pier

August 17, 2024August 22, 2024George Ramsgate

Six years on from when Helensburgh Pier was closed to marine traffic, “as many people as possible” are being encouraged to gather on the pierhead this weekend to cheer a sail past by the paddle steamer, Waverley. Seemingly a recipe for disaster, the purpose of the occasion is intended as a show of support for […]

A seagull swooping by Helensburgh Pier late on a sunny day. In the background is Rosneath peninsula

Seagull of the Month: March 2024

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024Joan L Baird

This seagull was spotted swooping into a strong headwind and diving to skim the water just off Helensburgh Pier. Captured on a beautifully sunny evening on the last day of March 2024 – quite the contrast to the seagull spotted amidst the snow in December 2023!

A seagull gliding in the snow off Helensburgh Pier by Kathryn Polley

Seagull of the Month: December 2023

December 31, 2023January 1, 2024Herm Park

A chance meeting on new year’s eve with local photographer, Kathryn Polley, led to her sending us three spectacular photos she had taken during the month of December. They are all superb but we’ve gone with the shot in the snow as our final Seagull of the Month for 2023. A huge thank you to […]

A seagull perched on top of a lamppost with Helensburgh riverside buildings in the background

Seagull of the Month: November 2023

December 1, 2023Joan L Baird

Perched atop of one of the new lampposts, this seagull surveys the area – probably in the hope of spotting some lunchtime leftovers from the chip shops.

The barren grey site at the pierhead in Helensburgh is shown beneath cloudy blue skies

ABCDEFGH delighted by HCC survey results

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023George Ramsgate

Local group, Argyle and Bute Citizens Demanding Extra Funding for Grass in Helensburgh, are said to be “over the moon” at the number of residents who believe the pierhead site should be developed for leisure. “The response from the 10% of residents who could be arsed to complete the online survey clearly shows that over […]

A seagull photographed on the banks of the River Clyde, facing toward the cold water.

Seagull of the Month: December 2022

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022Joan L Baird

Our final seagull of the month for 2022 was photographed on the afternoon of the last day of the year. Staying out of the cold River Clyde, perhaps she’s looking forward to what 2023 will have in store – hopefully some warmer weather for us all.