The elegant seaside town of Helensburgh is the place to celebrate Spring in Scotland.

The town is the main centre for the Lomond & Clyde Springfest taking place this year from 28 April to 4 May. Helensburgh becomes a riot of colour during this unique annual festival which blends gardening, music, art, walks, and family fun, and brings a wee touch of Japanese culture to Scotland!

The inspiration for the festival comes from the abundance of flowering cherry trees which line the streets of Helensburgh during Spring, prompting the event organisers to follow the �Hanami� tradition in Japan, which sees thousands of people turn out each spring to party and picnic amongst the blossom.

This year, the festival consists of more than 60 events, including live music, garden tours, guided strolls or more challenging hillwalks, art and photographic exhibitions and workshops, musical concerts, farmers markets, crazy bikes, puppet shows and much, much more.

For further information on the packed programme of events � and to enter the �Bet On The Blossom� competition - visit the festival website at www.lomondclydespringfest.co.uk

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Highlights of the 2007 Lomond & Clyde Springfest include : � Traditional Music featuring award winning Back of the Moon Band � The Wee Giant Puppet Company � Food tastings in the Square and around the town � �George Wyllie at The Hill House� exhibition � Gregor Ian Smith exhibition � Help recreate Van Gogh�s Irises � Japanese Tea ceremonies, origami and calligraphy � Superb selection of 24 guided walks � Artists at Work Trail � DIY Flowers � free beginner�s guide to flower arranging � Craft Fair � Town Treasure Hunt � Bet on the Blossom Competition � Music for all tastes at the Festival Stage including Trad, Drums, Folk, Jazz and Rock � Return of the Crazy Bikes! � Scotland�s Heritage Trees Photographic Exhibition � Environmental marquee with 20 different activities. � Hielan Shenanigans at the Heuchter Teuchter Stadium � Clydesdale Horses and cart rides � Quilters� Exhibition � Farmers� Market � Wee Giant Puppet Company

The main sponsors of the Lomond and Clyde Springfest are: Argyll & Bute Council Local Area Committee; Scottish Enterprise, Dumbartonshire; Lomond and Clyde Tourist Association; Scottish Natural Heritage; Forestry Commission; Helensburgh Toyota; DCF Builders; Trident Taxis; Helensburgh Law.

For further information, visit www.lomondclydespringfest.co.uk

For interviews, information, or images, please contact: Anne Urquhart, Convener, Lomond and Clyde Springfest, Tel: 01436 674922 Email: anne@balmillig.co.uk