Timespan — Attraction in Scotland

This is related to the cafe.. to be fair was a tad astounded at being charge over thirty pounds for 2 crepes and 2 teas.. For one there called scottish breakfast and that is one thing they are not filled with. There was no taste of haggis and the so called bacon was actually just standard cheap ham as said nothing scottish or breakfast about it and to be charged £12 for a flimsy pancake damn it was painful... Lady serving could not be bothered to show any sign of cheery customer service and considering the place was totally dead i understand why due to her attitude it was empty! Most places as well these days have water filled bowls outside for dogs a couple we were talking to said bowl was empty.. When my partner went in and asked if he could have water for the ladies dog she refused and said go to the toilet and get water and spilled a one line sentence of hygiene regs.. Avoid if you can this places misses a trick for sure and it must kill visitors to the museum.. why not have sandwiches, toasties but more Importantly have a staff member who knows how to crack a smile and not speak to customers like they have fallen of...

Timespan was recommended to me by a Helmsdale local some months prior to my visit in April 2019. It was well worth pausing our tour of the far north to overnight in Helmsdale and visit Timespan at our leisure the following morning. I agree with other reviewers who say that this museum could be so much more than what's on offer already, but for a small museum in a small town in the far north, it's definitely one place that anyone seriously exploring the history of The Clearances should include on their itinerary. Very friendly staff. Downloaded the app after visiting and it certainly proved very informative for our continuing journey up the Strath of Kildonan along the Clearances Trail. TIP: Download the 'Museum Without Walls: Scotland's Clearances Trail' app before you arrive...

Timespan is a really neat learning centre. Although not a large site it has very good instructive displays and films to try and explain the lives of the people of the village and area. Today, in comfort, we can see and admire the beautiful coast of East Scotland. But life was much, much harder in the 1700s, 1800s and early 1900s and through Timespan I had an insight into how people made a living. For example: the Herring Girls worked long hours gutting and salting fish and travelled miles throughout the seasons on foot (as far south as East Anglia).

Penny on reception is very happy to help explain what is available and to direct visitors.

The café is plain but none the worse for it. The range of food, including fabulous crepes, is good value. The café staff...