Strathy, Ardross Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Strathy
Gaelic Name:An t-Srathaidh
Population:30
Population Ref:(est.)
Os Grid Reference:NH6174
Coordinates:57.75°N -4.28°W
Map Type:Scotland
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Lieutenancy Scotland:Ross and Cromarty
Constituency Westminster:Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Ross, Skye and Inverness West
Post Town:Alness
Postcode District:IV17
Postcode Area:IV
Dial Code:01349

Strathy (Scottish Gaelic: An t-Srathaidh, "small strath") is a strath in the Highlands of Scotland, forming the Northern part of the area known as Ardross. The strath runs SSW to NNE for 1.5 miles. The floor of the strath is mainly low-quality fields used for grazing of sheep and cattle. The strath is surrounded by commercial pine forest. Traditionally the strath was populated by tenant crofters, however in recent years there has been an increase in the number of new homes and restorations, after many decades of gradual decline. Strathy runs to the east of the main strath of Strathrusdale.

History

The earliest known habitats of Strathy were the Picts, who lived in the area until the 10th century, when it formed part of the Kingdom of Fortriu. After this period there was an increase in Norse settlement in the area.

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