Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Strachur
Strachur in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
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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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
- Address
- Strachur Village Road, Cairndow, PA27 8DG
- Official site
- www.strachursmiddy.org.uk
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strachur?
- Strachur is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.1664°, -5.0675°.