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About Heilam

Heilam perches on Scotland's wild northwest coast, just 3km from Hope in Sutherland's remote highlands. Reach it via the A838 from the A99, a scenic single-carriageway threading through some of Britain's most sparsely populated terrain. The area has about 3 EV charging points, essential given the distances involved. The settlement overlooks Loch Eriboll, once a secret Royal Navy submarine training ground during WWII.

Where is Heilam on the map?

Heilam is in Scotland, at 58.503, -4.653 - about 19 km north of Alltnacaillich.

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The closest airport to Heilam is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 120 km (about 1 h 56 min by car).

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