About Helmsdale

Helmsdale perches on Sutherland's coast where the River Helmsdale meets the North Sea, a former fishing village that's become a key stop on the North Coast 500. The A99 coastal road runs straight through the village, linking Wick 35 miles northeast with Golspie to the south, whilst most long-distance traffic arrives via the A9 from Inverness, roughly 90 miles south. There are about 4 public EV charging points for those touring the Highlands electrically. The Timespan Heritage Centre houses remarkable exhibits on the Highland Clearances, including personal stories from families who were forced from their homes during the 19th century.

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Helmsdale is in Scotland, at 58.117, -3.653 - about 17 km north-east of Easter Clynekirkton.

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