The Fife Regatta
Rhu / Helensburgh
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The fleet will race from Largs to Rhu on Sunday. Rhu is situated in the Gareloch up river from Largs. Rhu is a small residential town, which hosts Rhu Marina and the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club. It lies adjacent to Helensburgh, which is a large town with many facilities.
If driving from Largs to Rhu/Helensburgh, drive north on the A78 towards Greenock, as you join the M8 follow signs for Glasgow and the Erskine Bridge. Exit the motorway at Junction 30 for Erskine Bridge, and once over the bridge, follow signs for Dumbarton A82. Lastly follow signs for Helensburgh A814.
Facilities
in Rhu and Helensburgh
Useful Information and
Telephone Numbers
Restaurants and Bars
Acommodation in
Rhu and Helensburgh
Rhu Marina
Facilities in Rhu and Helensburgh
Large Supermarket, Train Station, Bus Services, Taxis, Banks, Bureau de Change, Post Office, Doctors, Dentist, Town Shopping - Bakeries, Butchers, Fishmongers, Chemists, Florists, Laundry - Swimming Pool, Golf Courses.
Useful Information and Telephone Numbers (from abroad dial +44 and remove 0)
Regatta Office - 01475 568959 or 01475 670011
Rhu Marina - 01436 820238
The Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club - 01436 820322
Tourist Information Centre - 08707 200615 or 01389 722199 www.visitscottishheartlands.org
Supermarket - open 7 days - 01436 673400
Town Centre Shopping - most shops are closed on Sundays
Train Station - Scotrail - 08457 484950
Banks - open Monday to Friday only
Bank of Scotland - 01436 637300
Lloyds Bank - 01436 672829
Royal Bank of Scotland - 01436 676011
Bureau de Change - closed Sunday - 01436 676921
Post Office - open Monday to Friday and Saturday morning - 01436 672669
Doctor - 01436 672277
Dentist - 01436 673197
Chemist - 01436 674186
Police - 01436 672141
Taxis - 01436 676666, 01436 675555, 01436 820393
Wine Shop/Off-Licence - 01436 672679
Laundry and Dry Cleaning - 01436 677756
Florists - 01436 677727
Golf Clubs
Helensburgh Golf Course - 01436 674173
Cardross Golf Club - 01389 841754
Swimming Pool - 01436 672224
Bicycle Hire - 01436 675239
The Royal Northern & Clyde YC Bar Meals and Dinners 01436 820322 Ardencaple Hotel Bar and Restaurant 01436 820200 Rosslea Hall Hotel Traditional Menu 01436 439955 The Rhu Inn Bar Meals 01436 821048 Mira Mare Italian Restaurant 01436 673766 The Upper Crust Scottish Seafood and Game 01436 678035
Acommodation in Rhu and Helensburgh
Cameron House Hotel
01389 755565 devere.cameron@airtime.co.uk www.cameronhouse.co.uk
Cameron House Hotel lies on the peaceful southern shores of Loch Lomond, occupying over 100 acres of Scottish woodland. The Scottish mansion provides an unforgettable ambience of luxury. The hotel offers 5 star service including a complete leisure complex. The hotel is situated about 10 miles from Rhu Marina. Prices range from £175 for a single room to £480 for a luxury suite.
Hotels
Ardencaple Hotel, Rhu £30 - £55 (prices per person per night) 01436 820200 Rosslea Hall Hotel, Rhu £40 - £70 01436 439955 The Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh £40 - £70 01436 676924 commodorehotel@ukonline.co.uk Lodge on the Loch, Loch Lomond £50 - £120 01436 860201 lusslomond@aol.com RSR Braeholm, Helensburgh £22 - £30 01436 671880 www.rsr.org.uk County Lodge Hotel, Helensburgh from £40 01436 672034 www.countylodgehotel.co.uk The Rhu Inn, Rhu £22 - £25 01436 821087
Guesthouses and B&B's
Longleat, Helensburgh £18 - £22 01436 671041 Arran View, Helensburgh from £18 01436 673713 arranview@btinternet.com St Kluags, Helensburgh £25 - £35 01436 676326 John.Nicholson@dial.pipex.com Lethamhill, Helensburgh £25 - £45 01436 676016 lethamhill@talk21.com Ashfield, Helensburgh £18 - £25 01436 672259 annemillarashfield@btinternet.com Ava Lodge, Helensburgh £22 - £38 01436 677751 norma@cantello.prestel.co.uk Maybank, Helensburgh £18 - £24 01436 672865 Sinclair House, Helensburgh £17 - £50 01436 676301 www.sinclairhouse.com Floral Cottage, Rhu £20 01436 820687 Balmillig, Helensburgh £20 - £40 01436 674922 theurquharts@sol.co.uk Westbank, Helensburgh £22 - £30 01436 674816
