Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Rhu
Rhu — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Upper · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Rhu is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Helensburgh Upper, which is 3.5 km away. Entry to Rhu is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is G84 8NH.
About
Rhu is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,970 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0219°, -4.7842°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Rhu (; Scottish Gaelic: An Rubha [ən ˈrˠu.ə]) is a village and historic parish on the east shore of the Gare Loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The traditional spelling of its name was Row, but it was changed in the 1920s so that outsiders would pronounce it correctly. The name derives from the Scots Gaelic rubha meaning point. The parish of Row, containing also the town of Helensburgh and most of the village of Garelochhead, was formed out of Roseneath and Cardross in 1643–48. It lies north-west of the town of Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll & Bute, and historically in the county of Dunbartonshire. Like many settlements in the area, it became fashionable in the 19th century as a residence for wealthy Glasgow shipowners and merchants. It has its own Community Council, which covers both Rhu and Shandon.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.0219, -4.7842
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 1,970
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Upper — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q219427 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rhu (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rhu village on the Gareloch - geograph.org.uk - 160389.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tower, Stable, Ardenvhor, Gareloch Road, Rhu
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu
Historic churches · 0.5 km
War Memorial, Church Road, Rhu
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Rhu railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.7 km
Rhu Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
War Memorial, Gully Bridge, Shandon
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Helensburgh Lifeboat Station
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.2 km
Rhu
Villages · 1.2 km
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Rosneath
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Rosneath naval base
Historic churches · 1.7 km
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath)
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Rhu is a small village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 1,970. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,970
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Rhu
50 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Rhu →
📷 5
📷 3Stadiums · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Park
Ardencaple Park — stadium in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Helensburgh No. 1 Reservoir
Helensburgh No. 1 Reservoir — reservoir in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir
Helensburgh No. 2 Reservoir — lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Red Towers
Red Towers — house in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Scottish Submarine Centre
Scottish Submarine Centre — museum in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Michael and All Angels’ Church
St Michael and All Angels’ Church — church in Helensburgh, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
The Tower
The Tower — former church in Helensburgh, Scotland, now used as a museum and arts centre with a cinema.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
West Kirk, Helensburgh
West Kirk, Helensburgh — church building in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Forts · Central Scotland
Helensburgh Central railway station
Helensburgh Central railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Council Offices, 1 Princes Street East, Helensburgh
Council Offices, 1 Princes Street East, Helensburgh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Lomond School
Lomond School in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Victoria Infirmary, Helensburgh
Victoria Infirmary, Helensburgh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cathedrals · Central Scotland
Helensburgh Cemetery
Helensburgh Cemetery in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Rhu railway station
Rhu railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Helensburgh Lifeboat Station
Helensburgh Lifeboat Station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Helensburgh
Helensburgh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Helensburgh Upper railway station
Helensburgh Upper railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Other places · Central Scotland
Faslane Peace Camp
Faslane Peace Camp in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4
📷 4
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Faslane Platform railway station
Faslane Platform railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Shandon Motte
Shandon Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Logie Baird Bust
John Logie Baird Bust — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tower, Stable, Ardenvhor, Gareloch Road, Rhu
Tower, Stable, Ardenvhor, Gareloch Road, Rhu — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu
Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Church Road, Rhu
War Memorial, Church Road, Rhu — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Rhu railway station
Rhu railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Gully Bridge, Shandon
War Memorial, Gully Bridge, Shandon — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rhu
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Rosneath Castle Park
Rosneath Castle Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Gairletter Caravan Park
Gairletter Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Glenfinart Caravan Park
Glenfinart Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Culzean House
Culzean House — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston
Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More towns in this region
📷 4
📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Achahoish
Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5
📷 5Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Ardentinny
Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhu?
- Rhu is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8NH).
- What is Rhu?
- Rhu — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Rhu?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 8NH.
- Is Rhu free to visit?
- Yes, Rhu is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rhu?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8NH.