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Strome Castle

Heritage Site in Ross-shire

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Strome Castle

Stromemore from Strome Ferry In 1966 the A890, used this route, via the ferry to continue its way North.
Stromemore from Strome Ferry Credit: Peter Jeffery

Strome Castle is a historic site located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The castle dates back to the 15th century and was originally built by the Macdonald clan. It is situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the waters of Loch Carron, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The castle was once a strategic stronghold, controlling access to the sea route along the west coast of Scotland. It played a significant role in the region's history, witnessing various battles and conflicts over the centuries.

Today, Strome Castle stands in ruins, with only a few walls and towers remaining. Despite its dilapidated state, the castle's imposing presence and picturesque setting make it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. Visitors can explore the site, taking in the breathtaking views and imagining what life was like for the inhabitants of this ancient fortress.

Strome Castle is a protected heritage site, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. It offers a glimpse into Scotland's rich history and serves as a reminder of the country's turbulent past.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.359/-5.556 or Grid Reference NG8635. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stromemore from Strome Ferry In 1966 the A890, used this route, via the ferry to continue its way North.
Stromemore from Strome Ferry
In 1966 the A890, used this route, via the ferry to continue its way North.
Roadworks near Stromeferry
Roadworks near Stromeferry
Old Stromeferry Hotel This hotel dates from 1874, but has been disused for a number of years. It was damaged by a fire in 1993. Since then there have been several proposals for renovating the building, and some repair work was done. But that seems to have stopped, and it is now derelict. The hotel features in Iain Banks' novel 'Complicity'. It is listed on the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/895926" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/895926">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Old Stromeferry Hotel
This hotel dates from 1874, but has been disused for a number of years. It was damaged by a fire in 1993. Since then there have been several proposals for renovating the building, and some repair work was done. But that seems to have stopped, and it is now derelict. The hotel features in Iain Banks' novel 'Complicity'. It is listed on the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland. LinkExternal link
View over Loch Carron A view along the length of Loch Carron, from beside the A890 road, near Stromeferry. With a mixture of trees growing on the slopes below, including plenty of birch and larch.
View over Loch Carron
A view along the length of Loch Carron, from beside the A890 road, near Stromeferry. With a mixture of trees growing on the slopes below, including plenty of birch and larch.
Stromeferry railway station Quite a long platform, for what is now a not very busy station. Looking west along the line, towards Plockton and Kyle of Lochalsh. With a boat on a trailer just beside the station. Stromeferry station has been much busier in the past, with several platforms, sidings, a goods shed and connections for ships at the pier.
Stromeferry railway station
Quite a long platform, for what is now a not very busy station. Looking west along the line, towards Plockton and Kyle of Lochalsh. With a boat on a trailer just beside the station. Stromeferry station has been much busier in the past, with several platforms, sidings, a goods shed and connections for ships at the pier.
Sign for Port an t-Sròim / Stromeferry (No ferry) A road sign on the A890, for the junction to Stromeferry, or Port an t-Sròim in Gaelic. The "No ferry" message has reappeared - it wasn't on the sign last year. I'm not sure if that is an 'official' modification. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4417841">NG8634 : Stromeferry No "No Ferry"</a>
Sign for Port an t-Sròim / Stromeferry (No ferry)
A road sign on the A890, for the junction to Stromeferry, or Port an t-Sròim in Gaelic. The "No ferry" message has reappeared - it wasn't on the sign last year. I'm not sure if that is an 'official' modification. NG8634 : Stromeferry No "No Ferry"
Beinn Bhan from Bad a' Chreamha View over Loch Kishorn to the Applecross Hills
Beinn Bhan from Bad a' Chreamha
View over Loch Kishorn to the Applecross Hills
Station at Stromeferry I always liked the road signs to this tiny place which always point to "Stromeferry (no ferry)". The last car-ferry across Loch Carron ceased in 1970. However, in 2012 a landslide closed the main A890 and a passenger ferry and a car ferry were briefly re-introduced to help alleviate the serious transport problems caused.
Station at Stromeferry
I always liked the road signs to this tiny place which always point to "Stromeferry (no ferry)". The last car-ferry across Loch Carron ceased in 1970. However, in 2012 a landslide closed the main A890 and a passenger ferry and a car ferry were briefly re-introduced to help alleviate the serious transport problems caused.
North Strome slipway
North Strome slipway
Loch Carron shore at Stromeferry
Loch Carron shore at Stromeferry
Strome Castle, Loch Carron
Strome Castle, Loch Carron
Stromeferry and Loch Carron
Stromeferry and Loch Carron
Strome Castle, Loch Carron Not a lot left, but the history is here; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strome_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strome_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Strome Castle, Loch Carron
Not a lot left, but the history is here; LinkExternal link
The old slipway, North Strome Before the road from Strome Ferry to Strathcarron was opened in 1970, this was the ferry crossing on the road north.
The old slipway, North Strome
Before the road from Strome Ferry to Strathcarron was opened in 1970, this was the ferry crossing on the road north.
Strome Castle In the late 16th century the castle was held by the Macdonalds of Glengarry but the neighbouring Mackenzies disputed possession and in 1602 laid siege. By accident, water was poured into the gunpowder casks. Learning of this, the Mackenzies allowed the Macdonalds to surrender and evacuate the castle which was then blown up. (Source: information board nearby - also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochcarron/stromecastle/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochcarron/stromecastle/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> )
Strome Castle
In the late 16th century the castle was held by the Macdonalds of Glengarry but the neighbouring Mackenzies disputed possession and in 1602 laid siege. By accident, water was poured into the gunpowder casks. Learning of this, the Mackenzies allowed the Macdonalds to surrender and evacuate the castle which was then blown up. (Source: information board nearby - also see LinkExternal link )
Port a' Mheirlich A small bay on the N side of the narrows in Loch Carron. Across the water is Creag an t-Sroilleachan.
Port a' Mheirlich
A small bay on the N side of the narrows in Loch Carron. Across the water is Creag an t-Sroilleachan.
Road to Ardaneaskan The road out to the small village on the headland north of Loch Carron.
Road to Ardaneaskan
The road out to the small village on the headland north of Loch Carron.
End of the forest track, Leacanasigh The path down to the road continues to the left from this turning circle.
End of the forest track, Leacanasigh
The path down to the road continues to the left from this turning circle.
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Strome Castle is located at Grid Ref: NG8635 (Lat: 57.359, Lng: -5.556)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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