Helensburgh
The town of Helensburgh is in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. It rests on the north coast of the Firth of Clyde and the eastern coast of the entrance to the Gareloch. Though historically in the Dumbarton District, it was re-allocated under the regional government reorganisation that ensued in 1996. Until 1975, it was an area in former Dunbartonshire. Referring to the 2001 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 14626. Helensburgh was formed in 1776 mostly due to the development of spa baths on the site of Ardencaple Castle, which dated back to about 1600, by Sir James Colquhoun of Luss. Not long after its growth, a seaside resort town was developed on the east of the spa in the style of Edinburgh New Town, which was named after his wife Helen. A ferry service operated throughout the Firth of Clyde to Greenock, which efficiently and effectively brought in citizens who could commute from jobs there. Over time, the town emerged as a preferred place of residence for shipping magnates and tobacco merchants from Glasgow. The success of the town is demonstrated by the fact that at one point in the 18th century, the town was the home of one quarter of Britain's millionaires. In the present day, the town is largely a commuter town for Glasgow. It also acts as a main shopping centre for surrounding places, and travelers continue to be brought in to the seaside resort. The seafront contains an indoor pool, an esplanade walk, and a variety of shops, cafés and pubs. For all your house upgrades, make certain to make use of reliable specialists in Helensburgh to make certain of quality.
