Mark & Jane’s Guidebook

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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!
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Хилл Хаус
Upper Colquhoun Street
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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!
This is a little place easily missed. The gardens are truly lovely and a great place for a picnic. Great on a sunny day.
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Geilston Garden
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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.
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Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond
Balloch Road
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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.
Majestic, wonderful and full of Scottish history - Inveraray is a lovely little town worth visiting.
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Замок Инверарей
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Majestic, wonderful and full of Scottish history - Inveraray is a lovely little town worth visiting.
Stunning views over Loch Lomond - a great photo opportunity.
Inveruglas Pyramid - An Ceann Mòr
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Stunning 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.
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Дамбартонский замок
Castle Road
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The 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.
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Riverhill Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
26 W Princes St
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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.
Authentic Spanish tapas at reasonable prices. This is one of our family favourites - be sure to book in the evenings as it gets busy.
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La Barca Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
33 W Clyde St
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Authentic 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.
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Masala Twist
29 James St
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Superb 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.
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The Henry Bell - JD Wetherspoon
19-29 James St
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Local 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.
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Cattle & Creel
74 W Clyde St
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Local 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!
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Padrone Pizza
41 W Clyde St
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Delicious 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!
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Sugar Boat
30 Colquhoun Square
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This 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.
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Loch Lomond Shores
Ben Lomond Way
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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.
Contemporary and unusual Scandic gifts and interiors.
The Scandinavian Shop
53 Sinclair St
Contemporary and unusual Scandic gifts and interiors.
Lovely gifts and unusual things – well worth a visit
Amaryllis Living
59 Sinclair St
Lovely 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.
Good for kids and it has a steam room, sauna and fitness suite.
Helensburgh Swimming Pool
9 W Clyde St
Good 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.
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Сафари-парк Блэр Драммонд
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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.
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The Cobbler
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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.
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Ben Lomond
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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 St
It’s a challenging and rewarding 18-hole course and it’s only a 5-minute drive away.
Bike hire (including e-bikes) about five minutes walk from the apartment.
Helensburgh Cycles
5 W Clyde St
Bike hire (including e-bikes) about five minutes walk from the apartment.