Bannockburn Inn - Helmsdale

Historic inn on the NC500 route with an on-site whisky bar and self-catering options

Accommodations & Self-Catering

Bannockburn Inn Helmsdale offers self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens and spacious family rooms with private bathrooms. Guests have access to a shared kitchen with BBQ facilities and a picnic area in the garden. The inn also provides safe storage for bikes and campervans.

Dining & Whisky Bar

The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine with local specialties, including vegetarian options and kids' meals. The whisky bar offers a large selection of Highland malts and hosts live music in the traditional Scottish pub atmosphere. Guests can also order wine and champagne or follow special diet menus.

Entertainment & Activities

The Bannockburn Inn has a community-focused bar with billiards, darts, and live sport events. Outdoor activities include fishing on the River Helmsdale and hiking on the John O'Groats Trail. The inn is 16 miles from Dunrobin Castle and 28 miles from Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

Family Accommodations

Family rooms at the Bannockburn Inn Scotland are spacious and include private bathrooms. The garden has outdoor furniture and a picnic area for gatherings. Safe storage for bikes and campervans is available, and the shared kitchen allows for easy meal preparation.

Location & Parking

The inn is centrally located on the NC500 route, within walking distance of Helmsdale railway station. Free private parking is available on-site with accessible and street parking options. The inn is 36 miles from Wick John O'Groats Airport and 16 miles from Dunrobin Castle.

• Location: Centrally located on the NC500 route, 16 miles from Dunrobin Castle
• Rooms: Self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens and family rooms
• Dining: On-site restaurant with local specialties and whisky bar with Highland malts
• Entertainment: Live music, billiards, darts, and pub crawls
• Activities: Fishing on River Helmsdale, hiking on John O'Groats Trail
• Parking: Free private parking with accessible and street parking