Museums · Scottish Highlands
TimeSpan
TimeSpan — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
TimeSpan is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
TimeSpan is a museum located in Helmsdale that showcases the local and social history of the parish through various exhibits. Visitors can explore collections related to the fishing industry, Highland Clearances, and local mythology, as well as experience a reconstructed 19th-century street.
Place summary
TimeSpan is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KW8. It focuses on the history and culture of the region, presenting a range of exhibits that explore local heritage. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the past and its impact on the present.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.1166, -3.6543
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW8 6JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- timespan.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/849502063 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is TimeSpan?
- TimeSpan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW8 6JA).
- What is TimeSpan?
- TimeSpan — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to TimeSpan?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW8 6JA.
- How do I get to TimeSpan?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW8 6JA.