Helmsdale highland games

Please note: This page is not run by the Helmsdale Highland Games, but on behalf of them. All enquires should go to:. Secretary :fiona fhearnan. Community Organization. Our committee wanted to mark the day, if you are celebrating please enjoy and stay safe, look forward to celebrating the 40th games with you all next year. Helmsdale Games Committee. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page.

See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Page created - August 24, Related Pages. Bunillidh Rowing Club. Reliant Shellfish. Fish for salmon or sea trout on the association water, or visit one of the many lochs in the area for brown trout fishing.

Visit some of the many ancient brochs and cairns or spend an afternoon at nearby Dunrobin Castle. When night eventually falls, call into one of the hotels for a friendly chat, or have a good meal of local venison, salmon lobster or crab. There is entertainment in the village throughout the season and visitors are always welcome. One of the highlights during the summer is the Helmsdale highland Games where the top Scottish athletes, pipers and dancers compete.

The Date for this yeare games is saturday 16th august. Events commence at The river Helmsdale tumbles and winds its way down the beautiful Strath of Kildonan and is one area which no visitor should miss from his itinerary, as there is so much to see. The Strath abounds with wildlife and history, including the historic church at Kildonan and Baile an Or and Suisgill, sites of the great Sutherland Gold Rush of Many men from all over Britain came in search of gold and there is still gold today.

You can still pan for gold, details can be obtained from Strath Ullie Crafts. East Sutherland is one of the lowest rainfall areas in Scotland, and here in the north, we can boast the longest summer days. Helmsdale has two restaurants the La Mirage where stars of television, film and literature are among the many visitors.