Helensburgh and Lomond South
Ward in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.999, -4.671 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 33 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01436 (Helensburgh) |
The Helensburgh and Lomond South ward sits on the southern edge of Argyll and Bute in west Scotland, centred on the coastal town of Helensburgh at the northern shore of the Firth of Clyde. It reaches inland towards the slopes above the Gareloch and the southern fringes of Loch Lomond, with dramatic views to the Arrochar Alps and a mix of town, suburban and rural landscapes.
Helensburgh grew as a Victorian seaside and commuter town and still shows that heritage in places such as Hill House; today the ward combines tourism, local shops and a significant commuting population. The nearby naval base at HMNB Clyde in Faslane is a notable local employer and influence, while boating, walking and other outdoor pursuits shape the area's cultural and economic life, producing an overall social mix of relatively affluent commuters, long-standing locals and small rural communities.
Postcode districts covering Helensburgh and Lomond South
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Paisley 14.1 miles22.6 km
- East Kilbride 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Greenock 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Rutherglen 21.8 miles35 km
- Cambuslang 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Bearsden 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Clydebank 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Newton Mearns 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Bishopbriggs 18.7 miles30 km
- Renfrew 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Dumbarton 5.2 miles8.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Helensburgh Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Helensburgh Central Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cardross Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Alexandria Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Balloch and Haldane Place 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Inchmurrin Island 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Renton Place 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Bonhill Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Leven Ward 4.3 miles7 km
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Lomond Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Rhu Place 4.8 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Helensburgh and Lomond South
G84 9HZ, G82 5PQ, G82 5ND, G84 7JF, G84 9HN, G84 9SF, G84 9BT, G84 9DU, G84 9BX … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 34 miles54.7 km
- Craigendoran Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Helensburgh Central Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels in Helensburgh and Lomond South Ad
Schools in Helensburgh and Lomond South
- Cardross Primary School Primary
- Colgrain Primary School Primary
- Hermitage Academy Secondary
- John Logie Baird Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Balloch Castle Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Rosneath House Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Strathleven Estate 4.1 miles6.5 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 4.4 miles7 km
- Cappielow Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 4.7 miles7.5 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 4.7 miles7.5 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Rossdhu House Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Ross Priory Estate 5.9 miles9.4 km