- Helensburgh Pier is in Argyllshire, Scotland.
- Category B listed, Firth of Clyde
- Check access, weather and local guidance before travelling.
About Helensburgh Pier
Helensburgh Pier is a Category B listed pier on the Firth of Clyde, a historic landing stage at the planned resort founded in 1776. It is a quieter, more working pier than the pleasure piers of the Clyde, but retains its Victorian character and seafront setting.
The story of Helensburgh Pier
Helensburgh was laid out in 1776 by Sir James Colquhoun as a planned resort, and a pier was built in the early 19th century to serve the town. The present pier was built in 1816 and extended in the Victorian era to accommodate Clyde steamers bringing visitors from Glasgow. The pier's picturesque clock tower, a local landmark, was built in 1906 to mark the town's improvements. The pier was used by naval vessels during the Second World War and was Category B listed by Historic Scotland. It has been restored and remains in use as a landing stage and promenade, with a marina developed alongside.
Visiting with care
The pier is open year-round and offers views across the Firth of Clyde to the Rosneath Peninsula and the hills of Argyll. It is at the end of Helensburgh's grid-plan streets, handy for the town centre and the Hill House, Charles Rennie Mackintosh's masterpiece, which is nearby.
Interesting facts
- A pier has served Helensburgh, a planned resort founded in 1776, since the early 19th century.
- The present pier dates from 1816 and was extended in the Victorian era.
- The pier's clock tower, a local landmark, was built in 1906.
- Category B listed by Historic Scotland for its historical importance.
Getting there
Parking and access details — check locally for the latest information.