Events
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the launch of the last sea going paddle steamer in the world still sailing, the Waverley. Timetables are published and bookings are open for her Clyde cruises, a number of which you can join from Kilcreggan at the end of the peninsula. A ten minute bus or car drive away from here.
https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/
It's also the year of the Commonwealth Games being held at various venues in and around Glasgow in July, easily reachable by train with a half hourly service from Helensburgh. Enjoy the buzz of the city and the games during the day then return to the peace and calm of An Caladh.
Thing's to do
When you stay with us you'll find large selection of leaflets and information in the cottage giving you ideas of where to go and what to do but these are a couple of our favourite "to do's".
West Highland Railway Line
A trip on the West Highland line is a great way to spend the day. Garelochhead station is a 10 minute drive or 15 minute bus trip (with a 5 minute walk to the station) from here. You can do the full trip to Fort William or Oban and return in a day or break your journey at one of the stations in between. A stop at Rannoch Station Tea Room is well worth doing but you're best to book, it's very popular!
https://www.rannochstationtearoom.co.uk/
The Hill House
Designed by Charles Rennie MacIntosh for the Glasgow publisher Walter Blackie the house has suffered at the hands of the Scottish West Coast weather due to the materials and techniques used which were at the cutting edge of architectural design in 1900. To start conservation but still allow public access The National Trust for Scotland have built a chainmail "box" round the house which has walkways allowing you to walk around and up to roof level. There's also a great cafe!
https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hill-house
Useful links
Association of Scotland's Self Caterers
Print 