Helensburgh
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Locations
The Helensburgh area includes military facilities at the following locations:
There are 2 SFA Estates for Ratings and 3 for Officers in the Faslane area.
Area Overview
HMNB Clyde at Faslane is situated on the shores of the Gareloch, approximately 30 miles north of Glasgow on the West Coast of Scotland. This is an area of outstanding beauty with its many lochs and mountains. For those who enjoy hill walking or mountain climbing this is an ideal location. For the slightly less energetic there are plenty of places to take gentle walks, through woods, open countryside or by the lochs. However, you could always just sit back and admire the view.
Children and Education
There are a number of primary schools in the area which are all familiar with understanding the needs of Service families. There is a non-denominational senior school in Helensburgh and a Roman Catholic senior school in the next town of Dumbarton. The independent school, ‘Lomond’ is also popular with Service families. For those pupils with Special Educational Needs there is Parklands School. More info can be found on HIVE Info Sheets 3A ‘Local Education Overview’ & 3C ‘Schools and Colleges’.
Transport and Travel
Trains into Glasgow are every 30 minutes from Helensburgh, or 3-5 times a day to Oban on the Highland Line. National Bus companies operate from Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station, and local buses are every 30 minutes around the town.
Glasgow International Airport is approximately 40 minutes from Helensburgh, and the Base Transport Department has regular buses travelling to and from the airport every day.
Pets
Medical and Dental
For those serving in the Base there is an excellent Medical and Dental Centre, and for families there are 2 GP Practices, and NHS and Private Dentists in Helensburgh.
Sports and Leisure
At HM Naval Base Clyde there is an excellent Sportsdrome, Adventurous Training, Ski & Snowboarding Centre, & Sailing Club. There is a Spar shop, a Barber, and Post Office. Spouses are welcome to use the Chaplaincy and Sports facilities once they have a Base Pass.
Shopping and Tourism
The town of Helensburgh is 7 miles from the Naval Base and has a number of familiar High Street shops. However, there are also many individual privately owned shops in the town making shopping more interesting. For a larger selection of shops, Glasgow has plenty to choose from and is only 45 minutes away by train or car. More info can be found on HIVE Info Sheet 2O ‘Supermarkets & Shopping’.
