Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Strachur
Also known as: Srath Chura
In or near Furnace.
Strachur in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Strachur is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The 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 engage with staff about the site's history. A craft shop offers locally made items for purchase.
From the Wikipedia article
Strachur (Scottish Gaelic: Srath Chura) and Strathlachlan (Scottish Gaelic: Srath Lachlainn) are united parishes in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Strachur is a small village on the eastern coast of Loch Fyne.
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Background
History
The parish church of Strachur dates from 1789 and can accommodate 400. That of Strathlachlan was built in 1792 and can hold 150. The parishes were united in 1950. On a hill overlooking the village, stands the Cailleach Bheur (), a stone that is believed to have the power to move from hill top to hill top. The Churches Entrance Porch was built in the late 60's by Stonemason Mr John Magee of Strachur.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1664, -5.0675
- 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
Other places nearby
Strachur Smiddy
Museums · 0.1 km
Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Strachur Memorial Hall Tablet
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Strachur Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Betty Jenkins's Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Ornamental Bridge, Strachur House
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Strachur House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Strachur Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Creggans
Villages · 1.4 km
An Cormer, Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Captain D MacLachlan and Private N Crawford Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Creagan an Eich
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
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Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur
Kilmaglash Parish Church and Sculptured Stones, Strachur — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Strachur Memorial Hall Tablet
Strachur Memorial Hall Tablet — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Strachur Memorial Hall
Strachur Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Betty Jenkins's Bridge
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Ornamental Bridge, Strachur House
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Strathlachlan Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strachur?
- Strachur is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA27 8DG).
- What is Strachur?
- Strachur in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Strachur?
- Drivers can use postcode PA27 8DG.
- Is Strachur free to visit?
- Yes, Strachur is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strachur?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA27 8DG. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.