For tourist information, see Lorna Smith at the Strath Ullie Craft & Visitor Centre by the harbour on Shore Street in Helmsdale (Tel: 01431 821402, or website). Lorna knows everything there is to know about the area and gives friendly advice, maps and gold panning tips (you can hire gold panning equipment there too).
The nearest cash point is located on Sutherland Street in Helmsdale, which is to the side of McColls. There is a small post office service located in the Fishing Tackle Shop on Dunrobin Street.
For medical services, there is the Helmsdale Medical Practice on Rockview Place, Helmsdale (Tel: 01431 821225, or website). Practice hours are 8am to 6pm daily, except weekends and bank holidays, with surgery times limited to 9-11am and 2.15-4.30pm. Outside of practice hours an emergency out-of-hours service operates (Tel: 08454 242424). For emergency dental services, call the dental emergency helpline (Tel: 0845 6442271). The nearest pharmacy is Brora Pharmacy on Victoria Road, Brora (Tel: 01408 621230).
The nearest petrol station is in Brora, approximately 20 miles from Suisgill. For vehicle repairs, the closest garages are Kinbrace Garage (Tel: 01431 831251), Johnston’s on Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale (Tel: 01431 821 053 or Mob: 07920 072771) and Rapson’s on Shore Street, Helmsdale (Tel: 01431 821208). For taxis, try Helmsdale-based A R McLeod and Son (Tel: 01431 821338) – you will need to book in advance.