Strathmore (Scottish Gaelic: An Srath Mòr) is a strath or wide valley in Sutherland in northern Scotland. The strath is in the parish of Durness to the south-east of Loch Eriboll. It runs north–south and has a minor road running alongside the Strathmore River which flows along the valley floor northwards into Loch Hope. Ben Hope is to the east.[1]
Strathmore is best known for being the birthplace of the Scottish Gaelic poet, Rob Donn at Aultnacaillich[1][2] and for Dun Dornaigil, an Iron Age broch standing up to 6.7 metres (22 ft) high.[3][4] The strath is sparsely populated, the area having been cleared of most settlement in the early 19th century.
Strathmore lies at the western edge of the Ben Hope Site of Special Scientific Interest.[5] The Strathmore river is a salmon and trout fishery and provides spawning grounds for both fish.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Anderson.G & Anderson.P (1842) Guide to the highlands and islands of Scotland, including Orkney and Zetland, p.585, Edinburgh: William Tait (available online). Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ Fans sing praises of the bawdy bard Rob Donn, The Scotsman, 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ Dun Dornaigil, Canmore. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ Dun Dornaigil, Historic Scotland. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ Site details for Ben Hope, Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ Gow Sport - Strathmore, Altnaharra, Scotland Guides. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
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