Highlands & Islands Enterprise and C.A.S.E extended an invitation to Helmsdale's present various Committies to attend a meeting on Wednesday 3rd February in Timespan. Read more...
Very grateful thanks to council workers Published: 21 January, 2010 Sir – I would like to thank our council staff for the recent effort during the bad weather. Many of the workers will not have experienced such severe weather conditions but they worked hard to keep the roads and schools open. Read more...
A "BEFRIENDING Scheme" run for older people by Crossroads Care East Sutherland is to come to an end because it has run out of money. The closure of the three-year Lottery-funded project means that 21 pensioners across the area will now be left without the support they have come to rely heavily upon. The project saw care attendants from Crossroads visit clients for a one or two hour period on a weekly or fortnightly basis simply for a chat, to take them to hospital appointments or to go shopping. The scheme operates independently from Crossroads' main work which is funded by Highland Council and NHS Highland and is to provide respite care. Read more...
The first 3 days of the season are free and open to the public again as usual and we are delighted to have Scott Mackenzie on hand for opening day on the Kilphedir pool. 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...
"Many thanks Mary(Marshall)for the information on Billy Innes being the brother of your father George and not Ian ,and that he died in derby .i contacted my mum and mentioned ..."
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