Stromemore

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Stromemore

Stromemore is a small village located in the Ross-shire region of the Scottish Highlands. Situated approximately 10 miles west of the town of Dingwall, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a serene and peaceful environment.

With a population of around 500 residents, Stromemore maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village primarily consists of traditional stone-built cottages, many of which date back several centuries, giving it a charming and historic feel. The stunning natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, including rolling hills, forests, and rivers, is a major attraction for residents and visitors alike.

Despite its small size, Stromemore boasts a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village shop, a primary school, and a community hall that serves as a hub for various social and recreational activities. The village also has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns and villages.

Stromemore's location within the Scottish Highlands makes it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Strathconon Glen offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. Additionally, the village is within driving distance of several popular tourist destinations, such as Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye, making it a convenient starting point for exploring the wider region.

Overall, Stromemore is a tranquil village with a strong sense of community, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, and offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Stromemore Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.361022/-5.5550986 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.

Peter Jeffery

Roadworks near Stromeferry

Alpin Stewart

The Reraig Burn

Doug Lee

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. Link

Craig Wallace

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.

Craig Wallace

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.

Craig Wallace

Sign for Port an t-SrÃ²im / 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"

Craig Wallace

Beinn Bhan from Bad a' Chreamha

View over Loch Kishorn to the Applecross Hills

Clive Giddis

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.

Gordon Brown

North Strome slipway

Peter Moore

Loch Carron shore at Stromeferry

Alan Reid

Strome Castle, Loch Carron

Alan Reid

Stromeferry and Loch Carron

Douglas Nelson

Strome Castle, Loch Carron

Not a lot left, but the history is here; Link

Chris Morgan

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.

Jim Barton

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 Link

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Jim Barton