THE full list has been published of the buildings in Helensburgh and Lomond which will be open to the public as part of this year's Doors Open Days festival.

Cardross Parish Church, Clarendon House, Helensburgh Civic Centre, Helensburgh Parish Church, Hill House, the MacKintosh Club, Rhu and Shandon Church, The Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, St Mahew's Church, St Michael and All Angels Church and St Peter's Seminary will all take part in the event running over the weekend of September 23 and 24.

Aileen Morton, leader of Argyll and Bute Council is "delighted" to see so many properties participating in this year's event.

She said: "It’s been a number of years since it has been run locally but it’s certainly back with a bang.

"This is something I was really keen to see happen and I’m so pleased that from an initial discussion in the spring the Council, Heritage Trust and other volunteers have been able to pull together such a substantial programme.

"The Helensburgh area has some stunning architecture, this is an opportunity to highlight it to locals and visitors alike."

Also delighted to see so many buildings taking part and the area hosting the event again is Stewart Noble, treasurer of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust.

He told the Advertiser: "I am delighted that it is happening again. There are a number of very interesting buildings taking part.

"St Peter's Seminary opening its doors will give people the chance to see the progress being made. The Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, I believe, has been sold for redevelopment, so this could prove to be the last chance for members of the public to see it.

"And although Hill House is open to the public this will be a chance to take part in a tour of the outside of the building.

"Although there are a number of buildings taking part I would like to see more private houses get involved in future years."

Guided town centre walks, led by Mr Noble, and 'down the hill' walks from the Hill House to the town centre will also take place across the weekend, and people are asked to visit the Helensburgh Heritage Trust website for more information.