Strome Castle
Highland, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust for Scotland
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Stromeferry, 0.5 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Strathcarron IV54 8YJ
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Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
A modest ruin on the shore of Loch Carron, free and open at all times, reached via a single-track road that gives several reviewers pause before they arrive. What's left is small - walls and a lookout gap reviewers call the "peephole" - but the loch views from inside more than justify the short walk up.
Worth the trip
The "peephole" in the wall framing a view straight down the loch - the photo everyone who visits ends up taking.
Before you go
Parking is limited to two or three cars, so arrive with some flexibility; watch your footing near the cliff edges, and expect to share the ruin with a resident flock of sheep.
Reviewers consistently describe Strome Castle as a small but rewarding stop at the end of a narrow single-track road, praising the views through the ruin's "peephole" opening across the water and the lack of crowds. Parking is limited to just a couple of cars, and a few mention sheep now graze inside the ruins, along with steep drops near the water that call for care with children and dogs.
Ruin on Loch Carron shore; free, open at all times
“Sort of out of the way, but absolutely not crowded. Had great views (but watch your step for sheep poop!).”- P R D, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “There's not much in terms of parking - room for two or three depending on size and other visitors parking correctly.” - K Elf
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Don’t litter and be careful as some steep drops and cliffs edges into water.” - Alec Gordon
Common questions about Strome Castle
Where is Strome Castle?
Strome Castle is in Highland, Scotland, at Strathcarron IV54 8YJ.
Is Strome Castle free to visit?
Yes - Strome Castle is a free, open-access site with no ticket booth, looked after by National Trust for Scotland. There may still be a charge for nearby parking, and open-access arrangements can change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel.
What is the highlight of visiting Strome Castle?
The "peephole" in the wall framing a view straight down the loch - the photo everyone who visits ends up taking.
Is Strome Castle a ruin or still intact?
Strome Castle is a ruin - Ruin on Loch Carron shore; free, open at all times.
