Villages · Scottish Highlands
Helmsdale
Helmsdale — a village in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale · 0.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Helmsdale is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 637. This settlement serves as a focal point for the surrounding rural landscape and offers a glimpse into Highland life. Visitors can expect a small, community-oriented atmosphere typical of Scottish villages, surrounded by scenic hills and coastal views. The village's historical significance and local amenities provide a basis for exploring the wider region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1168, -3.6534
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW8 6JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 637
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale — 0.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647152 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
TimeSpan
Museums · 0.1 km
Old Bridge, Helmsdale
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Kildonan and Helmsdale War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
War Memorial, Helmsdale
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Emigrants
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Helmsdale Castle Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Helmsdale Hostel
Hostels · 0.3 km
Helmsdale
Castles · 0.5 km
Land League Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Càrn Laggie
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Shore of Gartymore
Beaches · 1.3 km
Helmsdale Land League Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
TimeSpan
TimeSpan — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Bridge, Helmsdale
Old Bridge, Helmsdale — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Kildonan and Helmsdale War Memorial
Kildonan and Helmsdale War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
War Memorial, Helmsdale
War Memorial, Helmsdale — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
The Emigrants
The Emigrants — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Helmsdale Castle Memorial
Helmsdale Castle Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Helmsdale
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Helmsdale Hostel
Helmsdale Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Dalchalm Caravan Club Site
Dalchalm Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Dunbeath Harbour Camping
Dunbeath Harbour Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Inver Caravan Park & BB
Inver Caravan Park & BB — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Wildcamp latheronwheel
Wildcamp latheronwheel — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helmsdale?
- Helmsdale is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW8 6JA).
- What is Helmsdale?
- Helmsdale — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Helmsdale?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW8 6JA.
- How do I get to Helmsdale?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW8 6JA.