Strath Brora is a valley in Highland Council, Scotland and has an elevation of 623 feet. Mapcarta, the open map.

The river Brora, a famous salmon water, flows from the foothills of Ben Armine through Loch Brora to the sea, and is indelibly etched in village history in that the name Brora is derived from it, the Norse "Bruar-a", Bridgewater.

A farmstead comprising three unroofed buildings and an enclosure, and a head-dyke are depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Sutherland 1879, sheet xcvii). Three unroofed buildings, some field walls and a head-dyke are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1970). Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 1 November 1995.

Strath Brora supports wet heath and Scots pine and birch woodland. The deep glacial trough of Strath Cuil is unsettled and covered with richly diverse woodland.

Balnacoil Cottage, nestled in the picturesque Scottish Highlands near the charming town of Brora, is a tranquil haven surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the true wilderness. This secluded retreat offers an idyllic escape, boasting five bedrooms and the capacity to comfortably accommodate up to 10 people.

Find out about Strath Brora on trove.scot, a website from Historic Environment Scotland that holds details of more than 340,000 buildings, archaeological, industrial and maritime sites across Scotland.

This viewpoint is located close to the minor road from Brora to Rogart, approximately 730m to the west of the Gordonbush Wind Farm access track entrance and 900m to the east of the access to Balnacoil Estate.

By the late 18 th century, Coiranscaig became well known as the home turf of a pious family of Baillies who ranked high among the laity of Sutherland. One of “Men” of Strathbrora was a Hugh Baillie who was born at Coiranscaig in the mid 1700’s.

Browse our selection of vintage and retro black & white photographs of Strath Brora, along with old maps, local history books, and fascinating memories that our visitors have contributed.