The river will be open free, to anyone wishing a fishing permit for the first three days of the season. Read more...
Malcolm Bromley himself will be conducting the opening ceremony and there will be a free 3 days fishing following the ceremony which will take place between 10.00am and 11.00am on Monday 12th January 2009. Permits are needed to cover this period and will be issued free of charge for these dates. Anglers are requested to wait until after the ceremony before commencing to the river. Read more...
PROVIDING her home village of Helmsdale with a new fire station was one of former Highland councillor Rita Finlayson's main ambitions.
During her years in office she lobbied hard and brought the issue up frequently at meetings of Highlands and Islands Fire Board, of which she was a member. Read more...
Helmsdale Christmas Lights Prize Bingo at the Bunillidh Sports Club December 8th at 8pm Read more...
Helmsdale Christmas Lights switch on December 6th at 7.30pm Read more...
PINXIT 2008 Exhibition and Silent Auction Read more...
Find out more about the history of Helmsdale and the surrounding area. Read the origins of the name ‘Helmsdale’, the norse battles, the highland clearances and more. Read more...
There are plenty of opportunities for great fishing to be had in Helmsdale. You can also find out about the river conditions by checking in on our regularly updated Fishing report. Salmon and Sea Trout are regular catches in the various parts of Helmsdale river. Find out more in our Fishing Information section...
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