Hi I am Simon Jamieson, from Helmsdale, and my partner is Jill Caunter, from Lairg. We now live in Livingston, West Lothian. Read more...
This week in the Scottish Parliament, Peter Peacock MSP representing the Highlands & Islands grilled Jim Mather the Energy Secretary on the detail of the Gordonbush windfarm application. Interesting to note that the Minister declined to seek guidance from the European Commisssion on the EC Habitats Directive. There's no point in asking a question when you don't want to hear the answer! Read more...
Sir – Ten years ago the East Sutherland communities were confronted with the Helmsdale wind farm applications, which were eventually turned down after a local referendum and a long, expensive public enquiry. Read more...
The 7th of June is the auction sale in the community centre. Read more...
S.W.R.I. Helmsdale are running an outing to Tongue on Tuesday, 13th May, 2000. 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...
"GILCHRIST FAMILY IN HELMSDALE
I am researching my maternal Scottish roots which, currently, lead back to a Clunes GILCHRIST who we believe was born in Culgower around 1..."