Mark & Jane’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a fantastic example of the genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The ambiance inside is sublime and as it’s only a few minutes from the apartment it’s really worth a visit. Did I mention they do coffee and cake!
60 residents recomanen
La Casa de la Colina
Upper Colquhoun StreetThis is a fantastic example of the genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The ambiance inside is sublime and as it’s only a few minutes from the apartment it’s really worth a visit. Did I mention they do coffee and cake!
This is a little place easily missed. The gardens are truly lovely and a great place for a picnic. Great on a sunny day.
9 residents recomanen
Geilston Garden
This is a little place easily missed. The gardens are truly lovely and a great place for a picnic. Great on a sunny day.
You’re in Helensburgh so you need to visit Loch Lomond - there’s a good reason it’s regarded as one of the most beautiful lochs in Scotland. (In Scotland we have ‘Lochs’ instead of ‘lakes’). It’s truly beautiful and there’s no better way to see it than from on the water.
18 residents recomanen
Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond
Balloch RoadYou’re in Helensburgh so you need to visit Loch Lomond - there’s a good reason it’s regarded as one of the most beautiful lochs in Scotland. (In Scotland we have ‘Lochs’ instead of ‘lakes’). It’s truly beautiful and there’s no better way to see it than from on the water.
Majestic, wonderful and full of Scottish history - Inveraray is a lovely little town worth visiting.
95 residents recomanen
Castell d'Inveraray
Majestic, wonderful and full of Scottish history - Inveraray is a lovely little town worth visiting.
Inveruglas Pyramid - An Ceann Mòr
A82Stunning views over Loch Lomond - a great photo opportunity.
The castle is set high upon a volcanic rock in the Firth of Clyde in nearby Dumbarton.
35 residents recomanen
Castell de Dumbarton
Castle RoadThe castle is set high upon a volcanic rock in the Firth of Clyde in nearby Dumbarton.
Food scene
This is one of our favourites. The food is great and has a great atmosphere. The Portuguese custard tarts are superb! It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
23 residents recomanen
Riverhill Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
26 W Princes StThis is one of our favourites. The food is great and has a great atmosphere. The Portuguese custard tarts are superb! It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Authentic Spanish tapas at reasonable prices. This is one of our family favourites - be sure to book in the evenings as it gets busy.
24 residents recomanen
La Barca Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
33 W Clyde StAuthentic Spanish tapas at reasonable prices. This is one of our family favourites - be sure to book in the evenings as it gets busy.
Superb Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. Again, booking is essential as it gets busy at night.
9 residents recomanen
Masala Twist
29 James StSuperb Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. Again, booking is essential as it gets busy at night.
Local Wetherspoons, good selection of ales and beers and decent bar food at a reasonable price.
10 residents recomanen
The Henry Bell - JD Wetherspoon
19-29 James StLocal Wetherspoons, good selection of ales and beers and decent bar food at a reasonable price.
Local surf and turf restaurant, delicious steaks and a good selection of seafood.
11 residents recomanen
Cattle & Creel
74 W Clyde StLocal surf and turf restaurant, delicious steaks and a good selection of seafood.
Delicious pizza made in their wood-fired oven which they had specially built in Italy. They do takeaway too!
14 residents recomanen
Padrone Pizza
41 W Clyde StDelicious pizza made in their wood-fired oven which they had specially built in Italy. They do takeaway too!
This is a lovely restaurant with great food and it's about one minute away from the apartment!
26 residents recomanen
Sugar Boat
30 Colquhoun SquareThis is a lovely restaurant with great food and it's about one minute away from the apartment!
Shopping
A great shopping experience at the gateway to the national park. Hundreds of brand labels and always a good place to get some gifts to take home.
85 residents recomanen
Loch Lomond Shores
Ben Lomond WayA great shopping experience at the gateway to the national park. Hundreds of brand labels and always a good place to get some gifts to take home.
The Scandinavian Shop
53 Sinclair StContemporary and unusual Scandic gifts and interiors.
Amaryllis Living
59 Sinclair StLovely gifts and unusual things – well worth a visit
Health & Wellness
Luxury spa and golfing - if you fancy a day of pampering and relaxation, it’s only a 15 minute drive away from the apartment.
The Carrick Golf & Spa Resort
Luxury spa and golfing - if you fancy a day of pampering and relaxation, it’s only a 15 minute drive away from the apartment.
Helensburgh Swimming Pool
9 W Clyde StGood for kids and it has a steam room, sauna and fitness suite.
Days Out
A great day out - with or without kids! It’s about 45 mins away from the apartment by car but worth the journey.
130 residents recomanen
Blair Drummond Safari i Adventure Park
A great day out - with or without kids! It’s about 45 mins away from the apartment by car but worth the journey.
Hill walking
One for the hill walkers. The Cobbler is at the head of Loch Long at Arrochar. Truly stunning views from the top. At 884 metres high its ‘only’ a Corbett but one of the most impressive summits in the southern Highlands.
28 residents recomanen
The Cobbler
One for the hill walkers. The Cobbler is at the head of Loch Long at Arrochar. Truly stunning views from the top. At 884 metres high its ‘only’ a Corbett but one of the most impressive summits in the southern Highlands.
On the east shore of Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond is a must for hill-walkers. Bag the most southerly of Scotland’s 282 Munros.
53 residents recomanen
Ben Lomond
On the east shore of Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond is a must for hill-walkers. Bag the most southerly of Scotland’s 282 Munros.
Sport
It’s a challenging and rewarding 18-hole course and it’s only a 5-minute drive away.
Helensburgh Golf Club
25 E Abercromby StIt’s a challenging and rewarding 18-hole course and it’s only a 5-minute drive away.
Helensburgh Cycles
5 W Clyde StBike hire (including e-bikes) about five minutes walk from the apartment.