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Strome Castle, Ross-shire

Strome Castle is a ruined castle on the shore of Loch Carron, Ross-shire. It is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. It was originally built by the Macdonald Earls of Ross. In 1539 King James V granted it to the Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry. In 1602 the castle was besieged by the Clan Mackenzie. After the MacDonalds surrendered it was demolished. It is within the council area of Highland.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM8481.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Ross-shire
Lat, Long: 57.359184,-5.5555528
Grid Reference: NG 8624 3544
Civil Parish: Lochcarron CP
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 304752
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Strome_Castle,_Ross-shire_304752

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