Strom

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Strom

Navigation light, Gasaigh Credit: Alpin Stewart

Strom is a coastal marsh located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is characterized by its vast expanse of salt marshes and saltings, which are flooded by the tides of the nearby sea. The area is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species thriving in the unique coastal environment.

The marshes at Strom provide important habitat for a range of bird species, including waders and waterfowl. The mudflats and creeks are also home to a variety of marine life, such as crabs, fish, and shellfish. The salt marsh vegetation includes species such as samphire, sea lavender, and sea purslane, which are adapted to the saline conditions.

In addition to its ecological importance, Strom is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and hikers. The coastal paths offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape, with the sea on one side and the rugged hills of Inverness-shire on the other.

Overall, Strom is a unique and diverse coastal marsh that plays a vital role in supporting a wide range of plant and animal life, making it a valuable natural resource in Inverness-shire.

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Strom Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.137585/-7.3070034 or Grid Reference NF7917. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Navigation light, Gasaigh

Alpin Stewart

Coastline Below Beinn Ruigh Choinnich

Rocky shore on the north of the sea loch, Loch Baghasdail / Loch Boisdale. Risen sea levels have created a "drowned landscape".

Colin Smith

Steaming out of Loch Baghasdail

Not sure if 'steaming' is quite the right expression to describe the movement of a diesel powered car ferry. Taken from the deck of MV 'Lord of the Isles' having just passed the small island of Gasaigh [centre left]. Lochboisdale port can be seen in the distance.

Gordon Hatton

Moorland to the west of the path from South to North Glendale

Boggy moorland punctuated with the line of an old fence to the right. On the map it is marked as Gàradh Ur "garden wall".

Alan Pickup

Lochan above South Glendale

Lochan near the top of the path between North and South Glendale

Alan Pickup

Passing Gasaigh

Out in Loch Baghasdail on the ferry to Oban, passing the small island of Gasaigh.

Richard Webb

Sunset over South Uist

from the CalMac ferry from Oban

David Haig

Gleann dail bho Tuath path

A lot of the path is very boggy, but this is one of the good bits.

Roger McLachlan

Gleann dail bho Tuath path

The path in this section is like more like walking up twin streams.

Roger McLachlan

View across Gleann Dail bho Tuath

Looking towards Marabhal the grassy hill in the background.

Roger McLachlan

Loch Baghasdail

The island to the upper left is Gasaigh. To the lower right is a fish farm, off An Camas.

Barbara Carr

Loch Baghasdail

Gasaigh is on the left - the white-washed buildings of Lochboisdale, with the ferry-point, are in the centre-distance.

Barbara Carr

Gleann dail bho Tuath

The path here follows the 20m contour to avoid the wettest ground. This is the view from the path looking towards Beinn Bheag.

Rob Burke

Gleann dail bho Tuath

Looking through the reeds which fringe a particularly marshy stretch of the Gleann dail bho Tuath path.

Lis Burke

The Oban ferry loading ramp at Lochboisdale

John Lucas

A bus at Lochboisdale

Operated by D A Travel Ltd., South Uist.

John Lucas

Welcome to the Outer Hebrides

A sign greeting visitors landing at Lochboisdale.

John Lucas

Buildings on the south side of Lochboisdale

Caught in the early morning sunshine whilst waiting for the Oban ferry. The building in the centre of the view is marked as 'a place of worship' by the OS. That on the far left is marked as being a police station.

John Lucas

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Strom is located at Grid Ref: NF7917 (Lat: 57.137585, Lng: -7.3070034)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands