Bannockburn Inn - Helmsdale

Traditional Scottish inn on the NC500 route with an on-site whisky bar and self-catering apartments

Facilities

Bannockburn Inn Helmsdale provides free private parking and safe storage for bikes and campervans. The property includes a shared kitchen, a garden with BBQ facilities, and a picnic area for outdoor gatherings. Guests have access to billiards and darts in the community-focused bar.

Accommodations

The Bannockburn Inn offers family rooms with private bathrooms and self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens. The two-bedroom apartment provides space for families with separate living areas. Each accommodation includes heating, a private bathroom, and access to laundry facilities.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine with local specialties, including vegan pizzas noted by guests as 'the best pizzas in the Highlands'. Kids' meals and special diet menus are available for families with dietary needs. The whisky bar offers a large selection of Highland malts and hosts live music performances.

Entertainment and Activities

Guests can play billiards or darts in the bar, or participate in pub crawls organized by the inn. Fishing on the River Helmsdale and hiking on the John O'Groats Trail are accessible from the property. Live sport events are shown in the bar, adding to the traditional Scottish pub atmosphere.

Location

The Bannockburn Inn is centrally located on the NC500 route, providing easy access to the River Helmsdale for fishing. Dunrobin Castle is 25 km from the inn, and Royal Dornoch Golf Club is 44 km away. Wick John O'Groats Airport is 58 km from the property.

• Whisky Bar: On-site bar with large selection of Highland malts and live music
• Self-Catering: Apartments with fully equipped kitchens and family rooms
• Parking: Free private parking and safe storage for bikes and campervans
• Dining: British cuisine with vegan options and kids' meals
• Activities: Billiards, darts, fishing on River Helmsdale, hiking on John O'Groats Trail
• Location: On NC500 route, 25 km from Dunrobin Castle