A £3.3 million park restoration project is taking shape in Argyll and Bute.

The scheme at Helensburgh's Hermitage Park has been ongoing since February.

The park was closed in May due to an increase in work, to allow for the demolition of a number of structures and ensure public safety. However, the council has revealed the park will -open to the public on Friday, 28 July.

During the closure, various works were carried out with specialist contractors having removed the old pavilion, making way for the new one and additional recreation spaces.


The Japanese Shelter has been removed and conservation works to the war memorial involving removing the gates, cleaning the main structure and memorial. Further works to the east and north walls have also taken place.

Major work to improve the paths including drainage and lighting around the main path network has been completed, while a dry stone retaining wall to improve the burn bridge has been installed by a group of volunteers led by the West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association.

Work to the path network around the flower garden and sundial areas has also been completed.

Overall, the development is on schedule to be completed in June 2018.

(LM/MH)