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Most Days 30 April- 4 May

Booking required for events marked !B!. Phone hotline 01436 672642 or go to VisitScotland information point in Colquhoun Square on Saturday or Sunday.

  • Gregor Ian by Jon PeatyGregor Ian Smith Art Exhibition, Helensburgh Library, West King Street
    Monday: 1:00 - 8:00
    Tuesday: 9:30 - 1:00, 2:00 - 5:00
    Wednesday: 9:30 - 1:00, 2:00 - 5:00
    Thursday: 1:00 - 8:00
    Friday: 1:00 - 5:00



  • straw loco "George Wyllie at The Hill House" - 1.30pm - 5.30pm. Every day Monday 31 April - Friday 4 May
    Always guaranteed to surprise and delight, Scotland's well-known and much loved artist has an unusual sculpture trail around The Hill House garden and much more inside.
    Entry to house £8.

  • Every day Tuesday May 1 until Friday May 4 10am - 5pm
    West Highland Way Rambler - Depart Tarbet Pier and cruise to Rowardennan, self guided walk along West Highland Way to Inversnaid, return cruise to Tarbet.
    Cruise Loch Lomond Special Springfest Offer
    For West Highland Way Rambler information and bookings please phone 01301 702356 quoting : Springfest for £2.50 discount.
  • 11am-3pm Artists at Work Trail. Visit the area's many superb coffee shops, gardens & galleries and watch our talented artists at work.
    Mon-Fri - Mansefield Studios, Arrochar. Tom Butcher ceramicist
    Mon-Fri - The Hill House, Helensburgh. Sophia Perina-Miller
    Mon 30 April - Coach House Coffee Shop, Luss. Boisie Birrell and Elizabeth Henderson Tues 1 May - Ardardan Garden Centre, Agnes Phillips
    Wed 2 May - Ardardan Garden Centre, Agnes Phillips
  • Thurs 3 May – The Pink Gallery, Helensburgh. J P McLaughlin
    Thur 3 May - Ardardan Garden Centre, Group from Helensburgh Art Club painting around the grounds.
    Fri 4 May - Mansefield Art Gallery, Arrochar, beside the Village Inn. Mary Duncan, Anita McLaren and Audrey Graham.

Monday 30 April

Mon 30 April – Friday 4 May 5pm to 7pm

  • 2 dine for £9.99 at The Ben Lomond Restaurant, Tarbet. Mention Springfest offer when you phone 01301 702393 to book.

Tuesday 1 May

  • !B! 10am -4.30pm In the Footsteps of the Clansmen - see walking events
  • !B! 10.30am - 4.30pm Cruaich Tairbert, Glen Loin and Sloy Dam - see walking events
  • 2pm Tree planting ceremony in Hermitage Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Christian Aid. All welcome.
  • 7.30pm - Spring Concert for Piano with Catherine Nardiello Commodore Hotel, West Clyde Street, Helensburgh. Tickets Adults £8 Children £5 available at door or from hotel.
Wednesday 2 May
  • !B! 9.30 - 5.00 approx. The Luss Hills - see walking events
  • !B! 10.00 - 4.30 Stoneymollan Road to Cardross & Geilston Gardens - see walking events
  • !B! 2pm - 4pm Guided walk for dogs and their owners in and around Helensburgh - see walking events
  • Jigsaw Event for Springfest
    Festival Concert at the Commodore Hotel - Helensburgh
    12.30pm - 2.30pm Working lunch Acoustic Set with Sally
    4pm - 5.30pm Music workshops for the Young People Sounds of Progress
    7pm – 9pm Evening concert programme: Sounds of Progress Helensburgh Savoy Group/Jigsawkids
    Tickets - More details soon
  • 8.30pm Lomond Folk Club Open Session, Club 321, Middleton Street, Alexandria.
    Free admission, all musician, singers and listeners welcome.
Thursday 3 May
  • !B! 10.00 - 4.30 Ben Bouie and Geilston Gardens - see walking events
  • !B! 10.30 - 4.45 Coastal walk on Rosneath Peninsula - see walking events
  • From 11am - Soup Festival at McGillivray's Coffee shop, West Clyde Street, Helensburgh.
Friday 4 May
  • !B! 10.30 - 3.30 - Walk the Loch Long Way - see walking events
  • !B! 10.30 - 4.45 Clach MacKenny on Rosneath Peninsula - see walking events
  • 11am - 12 noon Guided Garden Tour at Ardardan Garden Centre, near Cardross.
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