Strathmore () is a strath or wide valley in Sutherland in northern

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. 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.Anderson.G & Anderson.P (1842) ''Guide to the highlands and islands of Scotland, including Orkney and Zetland'', p.585, Edinburgh: William Tait
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. Retrieved 2015-09-29. Strathmore is best known for being the birthplace of the

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Historic Scotland. Retrieved 2015-09-29. 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

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Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 2015-09-29. The Strathmore river is a salmon and trout fishery and provides spawning grounds for both fish.Gow Sport - Strathmore, Altnaharra
Scotland Guides. Retrieved 2015-09-29.

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Valleys of Highland (council area) Parish of Durness {{Sutherland-geo-stub