Taking stock
byDoug Flint of the National Tree Collections of Scotland and Martin Gardner, Co-ordinator of the International Conifer Conservation Programme visited Helensburgh on 16 January…
Helensburgh – a special place
Set on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde, Helensburgh’s beautiful street trees, gardens and impressive architecture make for a truly unique urban landscape.Latest News
Our latest Helensburgh Tree Conservation Trust Leaflet
byOur 2018 updated leaflet features a beautifully drawn map showing some of Helensburgh’s tree lined streets. It is also available in the local library…
Partnership with Woodland Trust
byOur photo shows everyone who braved the cold to attend our recent tree planting event on Havelock Street. We were celebrating winning a community…
New Logo for the Tree Trust
byWe’re delighted to launch our new logo! Hope you like it. We will use the new logo to try and raise the profile…
West Rossdhu Drive
byThe Trust has planted some new trees on West Rossdhu Drive. These new birch trees…
Sutherland Street Tree planting
bySutherland Street Trees planted by Boys Brigade Here’s one of the cream cherry trees which still thrive in Sutherland Street today being “planted” by…
Seasonal changes
Spring sees street after street bedecked with the pink, red or white of cherry, apple and pear blossom.
Summer stars
In summertime, graceful birches are the stars, their striking black and white bark standing out against a delicate tracery of arching branches and foliage while along other streets, hundred year old elms and limes stand leafy guard.
Autumnal colours
Few towns in Scotland can match Helensburgh’s streets in Autumn when reds, oranges, ochres and yellows clothe streets in a dreamcoat of colour.
