Bust of Logie Baird

A bronze bust of John Logie Baird sits in Argyll, just outside Helensburgh, commemorating the man who invented television. It's a small monument - the sort of thing you might walk past without noticing if you weren't looking - but if you've got even a passing interest in Scottish invention, it's worth a five-minute stop.

Logie Baird was born nearby in 1888 and developed the first working television system here in the 1920s. The bust marks that connection to the area, though it's hardly a major attraction in itself. You're not going to spend hours here. It's more a quick pause on a walk round Helensburgh than a destination in its own right.

For families staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Loch Lomond Retreat is genuinely good, the others less so - you could incorporate this into a longer ramble. It works best as part of a broader exploration of the town and coastline rather than a standalone visit. History enthusiasts might appreciate the context, especially if they're interested in how television technology developed in Scotland.

The location is free to visit and accessible at any time. Allow yourself ten minutes maximum unless you're really keen to linger and read everything there is to know about Baird's life. Given its proximity to Loch Lomond and the broader attraction of the area, it's a decent addition to a park holiday itinerary, but don't plan your trip around it.