Official Opening, Open Afternoon and Anniversary Celebration at Station House Helmsdale Saturday July 19th 2014
On behalf of Transport Scotland, CH2M HILL are currently evaluating the A9 Helmsdale scheme i.e. to provide an indication (as far as is practicable) that the scheme is operating as planned and is on-track to achieve its objectives. As part of this evaluation, we are seeking the views of the Helmsdale Community on the impact of the scheme, to inform our report. Read more...
HELMSDALE and District Salmon Fishery Board has issued a strong rebuttal of claims it is stifling the economy of the village. Read more...
Find out more about the history of Helmsdale and the surrounding area. Read the origins of the name ‘Helmsdale’, the norse battles, the highland clearances and more. Read more...
There are plenty of opportunities for great fishing to be had in Helmsdale. You can also find out about the river conditions by checking in on our regularly updated Fishing report. Salmon and Sea Trout are regular catches in the various parts of Helmsdale river. Find out more in our Fishing Information section...
"I love Helmsdale, my family lived there for a long time and I still have relatives there. I am doing my family tree and my great aunt is Christine Sutherland nee maclennan her brother Murdoch was my grandad and their parents were Christina and David maclennan. I know my grandad Murdoch is buried in the cemetery with my granny grace but (and I know this is a long shot) if anybody knew anything about the maclennans I would be so grateful ..."