Hill House, Helensburgh

The Hill House is a private villa in Helensburgh, Scotland, designed between 1902 and 1904 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh. Commissioned by publisher Walter Blackie, the house was built in the British Modern Style and is noted for its innovative design and construction techniques. Margaret also played a central role in shaping the interiors, creating custom furniture and decorative elements. In 1982, the property was donated to the National Trust for Scotland, which continues to maintain and open it to the public.

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Helensburgh

Helensburgh ( HEL-ənz-bər-ə; Scottish Gaelic: Baile Eilidh) is a 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 Upper railway station

Helensburgh Upper railway station (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Eilidh Àrd) serves the town of Helensburgh, Scotland, on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde to the west of Glasgow. It is located in a residential area uphill from the town centre and is by far the smaller of the town's two stations. It is on the West Highland Line, 2 miles 8 chains (3.4 km) from Craigendoran Junction, near Helensburgh, the first station on the line before Garelochhead. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services, with others provided by Caledonian Sleeper.

Helensburgh No. 1 Reservoir

The Helensburgh No. 1 reservoir is of the non-impounding variety. It is no longer part of the local water supply system and is used by Helensburgh Angling Club. The earthen dam is 6 metres high and records show it was constructed before 1868.

Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir

The reservoir was of the non-impounding variety. It is no longer part of the local water supply system and, as with reservoir No. 3, is drained and no longer holds water. The earthen dam is 9 metres high and records show it was constructed before 1875.