Museums · Central Scotland
Strachur Smiddy
In or near Furnace.
Strachur Smiddy — a museum in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Strachur Smiddy is a museum located in Central Scotland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Strachur Smiddy is an 18th-century blacksmith's workshop that has been preserved as a working museum. Visitors can see demonstrations of blacksmithing, explore historical tools and artefacts, and learn about the smiddy's significance in the village's history.
Place summary
Strachur Smiddy is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA27. This site showcases traditional blacksmithing techniques and tools, reflecting the area's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.1669, -5.0669
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA27 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm-4pm; from the 23rd May 2026 to the 27th September 2026
- Official site
- www.strachursmiddy.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/246108095 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strachur Smiddy?
- Strachur Smiddy is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA27 8DG).
- What is Strachur Smiddy?
- Strachur Smiddy — a museum in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Strachur Smiddy?
- The nearest town is Furnace. Drivers can use postcode PA27 8DG.
- Is Strachur Smiddy free to visit?
- Yes, Strachur Smiddy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strachur Smiddy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA27 8DG. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.