Base your next troop adventure at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel, the ultimate highland launching pad for up to 22 scouts. Perfectly set up for active groups, it features six en-suite rooms, a flat garden, a secure gear shed, and two dedicated drying rooms for wet kit. After exploring the local trails and fossil-rich beaches, your group can recharge in the open-plan lounge by the log burner or cook up a feast in the self-catering kitchen—all just a short walk from village amenities and outdoor activity spaces.

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel offers the ideal stay for groups and is a great base for exploring the North East Highlands and North Coastline of this magnificent area. Providing excellent group accommodation with its open plan living and dining area that is ideal for your groups adventure in the north highlands. Along with a self-catering kitchen, dining and lounge area there is log burning stove. A great space to interact or relax after a great day exploring/adventuring in this spectacular area. All the six bedrooms are ensuite and sleep up to four people, two rooms have a double bed therefore twenty-two separate beds in total. There are two drying rooms and washing lines ensuring your outdoor clothing will be dry and ready for your next adventure. There is a large garden that can be used for guests individually or for group activities. There is a secure lockable shed for any larger outdoor equipment.

Helmsdale village centre is a few minutes’ walk from the property where you will find a grocery shop along with a few other shops. The option to either eat in or eat out is available as Helmsdale has a variety of restaurants and cafes to choose from all within a few minutes’ walk.

Helmsdale is a small scenic coastal village with numerous local walks of varying lengths and terrains to choose from. There is a covered multi use games area in the village that can be hired out for activities. local award-winning museum, quaint harbour and local beaches where fossils are often found.

Helmsdale Highland Games are on the 15th August 2026. Helmsdale Games are one of the longest running games in Scotland. Over the last 45 years the Games have attracted many visitors who enjoy the traditional games, a bit like a Scottish version of the Olympic Games. Once the games had ended the festivities carry on in the village with a ceilidh dance in the street then the finale is the dance in the marque into the small hours. Helmsdale Lodge Hostel has always been an active supporter of Helmsdale’s Highland Games and will be helping out again this year. At the lodge we have limited availability for that weekend so best to book direct or call www.helmsdalelodgehostel.co.uk

Scottish Highland Games are world famous and can be found throughout Scotland between May to September. Helmsdale Highland Games are on the 15th August in Couper Park a great day out is always guaranteed, fingers crossed for good weather. There are a variety of traditional events in the Highland Games, include highland dancing, solo pipping, heavy events including tossing the caber, hammer throwing and stone putting, track and field races including the Scottish Championship Hill Race along with Highland Pipe Bands. There are also the mini–Highland Games in the morning for the younger children, just join in on the day – great fun for the little ones. Plenty of quality Scottish food stalls and local traders selling their unique creations along with a refreshment tent and a fun fare that opens on the Friday night. The events are always well attended by locals and visitors and have a place in most Scots hearts – so why not come along and experience the Games for yourself – you will leave feeling you understand a little bit more about some of our Scottish traditions. Contact Helmsdale Lodge Hostel direct if you wish to stay and experience this amazing day out www.helmsdalelodgehostel.co.uk