Ten Reasons to head for Luss Loch Lomond Do you know your clan name when you come to Scotland ? Let's see ten places to visit Luss to explore clan within heartlands of the Colquhouns. It could be an incredibly [...]
Expert Argyll based guide Gerena Sumen, visits the battleground, and examines the legacy of one of Scotland’s most infamous clan feuds. On this anniversary day on 7th February 1603 the Battle of Glen Fruin, near Luss, in Argyll took [...]
Places to visit near Helensburgh, a coastal town, a Victorian Royal Burgh lies 30 miles west of Glasgow with outdoor recreation at its centre. In the first place, this holiday resort named after the wife of Sir James Colquhoun, who [...]
Argyll Walks Tours Blog Argyll Walks Tours Luss and Helensburgh Good news. New tours season 2021 update, Covid-19 restrictions are easing, and we are delighted to announce the re-opening of our tours on Monday 26th April. Last year was certainly [...]
A Timeline of Women: Her Story who changed Helensburgh, Scotland I thought I would like to highlight Helensburgh: Her Story. The women that made a difference to Helensburgh. Looking back at the variety of women in sport, literature, art, society [...]
Henry Bell first Provost of Helensburgh To begin with, Henry Bell was the first provost of Helensburgh. He was born in 1766 in Linlithgow. Later, he trained in Glasgow as a millwright, ship model maker and engineer. Eventually, he lived [...]
Did you know Vikings invaded Luss? In 1263 Haco, King of Norway decided to invade Loch Lomond, against the King of Scotland. As a result, he sailed from Bergen and arrived in the River Clyde. After the talks failed, Haco [...]
ANZAC Day Saturday 25th April It is an important day for Australians. Thus, it marks the anniversary of the First World War fought by Australians and New Zealand Forces. What does ANZAC stand for? Namely, the letters ANZAC stand for [...]
Tarbet Isle Walk Tarbet Isle. An easy walk with views of Loch Lomond and Tarbet Isle Tarbet Isle Walk, an easy walk consists of a high and [...]
Fun Fact Wee Peter How do you talk about a fun fact about Wee Peter. Because many visitors have heard that a boy drowned but that is not [...]
