Blackwood Croft

Self Catering Accommodation in Strathcarron, Wester Ross

Strome Castle stands in a commanding position on a small promontory near Strome Narrows at the entrance to the main part of Loch Carron. 

The castle was built in the 14th century but was blown up in 1603 during a clan feud between the MacDonalds and the MacKenzies.

The archway in the one remaining wall of the castle frames a spectacular view to the west, looking towards Plockton and the Cuillins on the Isle of Skye. 

Spectacular sunsets can be seen from this location. 

Close by is the slipway for the old Strome Ferry which was closed in the 1970's following the opening of the Stromeferry By-Pass along the south shore of Loch Carron.

However, the future of the By-Pass is itself now in doubt, as the road passes close under a steep rock-face which requires constant and expensive maintenance to protect the road from rock falls.

There have been discussions about re-instating the crossing at Stromeferry, using a bridge or causeway, but this in itself would be fraught with difficulties, not least of which would be the considerable expense.