Fellow Project Spotlight

Helensburgh Heroes – Regeneration through Heritage & Culture

Scotland has produced some of the finest scientific, creative and business people that have ever lived. And many of them have very strong links with Helensburgh. From the inventor of television, to a multi Oscar® nominated actress, to the pioneers of the Glasgow Arts movement.  We have identified over 65 people that have made significant contributions to society through their extraordinary endeavours in a wide range of professions.

The influence of the people that were born or lived in the area extends far beyond the boundaries of the Clyde’s Garden City, and yet there is so little tangible evidence to formally recognise their achievements

Helensburgh Heroes has been created as a vehicle to address this situation. It aims to build and manage leisure, arts and tourist facilities that will educate, inform, entertain and above all, inspire future generations to emulate the area’s famous sons and daughters.

We believe that our ‘Heroes’ can connect individuals to the area as a whole through their physical, cultural, emotional, intellectual and spiritual aspects. Their stories, events and aspirations give meaning to our past, present and future.  They can provide continuity in a constantly changing society and environment, affirming where our community has come from and enabling an understanding of the present in order to plan for the future.  And above all we believe that if we can deliver we will have a template that can be used throughout the Country to enable other likeminded communities to celebrate their past whilst shaping their future.

We have identified two projects which may set us on our way. The introduction of Scotland’s first ‘Hollywood’ style walk of fame and the conversion of a derelict, Patterson designed, former School building into a living arts centre. Both projects can be realistically delivered with the right guidance and support.

For full details, please visit the Helensburgh Heroes website or if you are interested and would like to get involved at some level please contact Phil Worms on 07788923055 or email him.