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Helmsdale is a nice little seaside town on the east coast above Brora at the point where the railway turns inland up the Strath of Kildonnan on it's way to the north.
This coastline is where famous authors are made, for a certain Dame Barbara Cartland made Helmsdale her second home, and after a few days there you will understand why.

The history of the region is one of the Picts then the Vikings, that breed of men who still raise the blood at the thought of their legendary deeds. The whole region north was under their domination until the twelfth century when it was restored to Scotland by treaty after the Vikings were beaten at the Battle of Largs.

Helmsdale
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The town boasts a museum called ' Timespan ' which is very educational. Also around the area are historical sites of early prehistoric life of which Timescpan is devoted to.
As it sits on the River Helmsdale a good bit of fishing can be had either from the river or the sea.

It's a lovely town and well worth the visit or holiday.

For Eats the Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes serve good fayre.
Hotels, Guesthouses, Caravan and Camping sites are available.

Travel is by rail, bus, coach or car.
For tourists from abroad the nearest airports are Inverness with a connection to Helmsdale by rail, bus or coach. Glasgow and Edinburgh both have a connection to Inverness by air, rail, bus or coach and on to Helmsdale as above.

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