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About Helensburgh

Helensburgh sits on the Clyde's north shore, 40km from Glasgow via the scenic A814 coastal route. The Victorian resort town enjoys mild maritime weather and serves as a gateway to the Highlands, with the West Highland Line railway connecting to Glasgow Central. Electric vehicle drivers will find over 50 fast chargers nearby. The town is the birthplace of television inventor John Logie Baird, whose former home on Tower Street bears a commemorative plaque.

Where is Helensburgh on the map?

Helensburgh is in Scotland, at 56.006, -4.726 - about 3 km south-east of Rhu, Argyll and Bute.

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The closest airport to Helensburgh is Glasgow Airport, 36 km (about 34 min by car).

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