Helensburgh

Helensburgh (/ˈhɛlənzbərə/; Scottish Gaelic: Baile Eilidh) is a coastal town on the north side of the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, situated at the mouth of the Gareloch. Historically in Dunbartonshire, it became part of Argyll and Bute following local government reorganisation in 1996.

Helensburgh
  • Scottish Gaelic: Baile Eilidh
Town and former burgh
Colquhoun Square, showing plinths for the Outdoor Museum
Helensburgh
Location within Argyll and Bute
Area5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi) 
Population13,230 (mid-2020 est.)
 Density2,525/km2 (6,540/sq mi)
OS grid referenceNS298833
 Edinburgh61 mi (98 km) E
 London363 mi (586 km) SSE
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHELENSBURGH
Postcode districtG84
Dialling code01436
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
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