Lochgilphead

Helensburgh and Lomond roads and rail hit by severe flooding

Within hours of the rain starting, the A83, A82 and many local roads were closed or impacted as they were turned to rivers.
The rail line between Helensburgh Central and Dalmuir was closed in advance, with images of Bowling Station showing the tracks s…

A83: Ten rescued from cars and road closedlandslip

Police say there were no reports of any injuries. The roads remain closed and drivers are being warned to avoid the area.
Police have warned drivers not to travel[1] in Argyll and Bute after heavy rain caused a number of landslips on a major route. 
A8…

The best and most important Scottish castles

Either still occupied or in ruins, we are positively festooned with castles and I suspect most people in Scotland live within a few miles of a castle or regularly visit one.
I have now reached part 10 of this series on Scotland’s built heritage and how…