A view from Helmsdale Rock

Happy New Year 2011!

Stunning view of Lilleshall Street courtesy of Brian Adams, Helmsdale

Latest news on the streets!

STREET TALKS/DISCUSSIONS

Don't miss our Saturday programme of talks in Timespan.  We will be looking at the different streets in Helmsdale, starting with Shore Street on Saturday 15th January in Timespan from 10.30am-12.30pm.  This event will include a look at an amazing collection of old images of the oldest street in Helmsdale, a presentation of the most current research carried out by the group and a discussion about daily life and stories.  We would be delighted to hear from any past residents and hope that you will come along.

The streets project will get back on track this week after a short festive break.  The snow has nearly gone and our long-awaited research trip to the Inverness Archive will be re-scheduled to take place in the next two weeks - keep watching the blog for updates.  The next workshop is on Saturday 8th January in Timespan from 10.30am-12.30pm - everybody welcome.

Local researcher, Nick Lindsay (Chairman, Clyne Heritage Society), hopes to join us on Saturday 8th to talk to us about his research on the Parish of Clyne and its past residents.

A selection of Valuation Roll extracts for Kildonan and Loth Parishes has been ordered from the Inverness Archive covering the period from 1874 to 1981.  This information will greatly enhance the genealogy resources freely available to consult in the Timespan public archive.

APPEAL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS

We would be delighted to hear from anyone who has old photographs of houses in Helmsdale or Portgower, i.e. before and after renovation work, past occupants, old features etc.