About Strachur Smiddy Museum and Craft Shop
Step into this traditional blacksmith's workshop turned museum in The Clachan, where families can explore historic smithy tools and browse handmade crafts, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments.
What's nearby
- The Clachan Bar next door
- Strachur Filling Station (The Filly) next door
- Strachur Memorial Hall 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Had a great time when we visited. The atmosphere, smoke and sounds are so evocative and everything so original. The team there brought the history alive and were clearly passionate about the craft. The local history was fascinating. We learned a lot and the age and engineering of the beam drill and bellows was very cool. Better still we got to have a go on these as well as seeing them in use. Really nice to see heritage crafts and skills being kept alive. Everyone was was very welcoming and warm. Nice wee shop with items from the forge as well as local produce.
· via Google
We visited recently with our grandchildren and their parents. This is a wonderful place which is fascinating and beautifully presented. The fact that it is genuine and original, makes it all the more worthy of a visit. We valued the warm welcome and the manner in which you involved the children in ‘working the bellows’. Thank you- We will return again soon.
· via Google
Really interesting place for a visit. I've tried to catch it at the right time on several occasions. Check the hours of opening before going. It is open two days but the Smith is only in the Sunday. We caught him in and it was well worth the time. He has a huge amount of knowledge on the place and the skills. He was happy to talk, we only just managed to get there ahead of closing (4pm). A must for anyone interested in traditional blacksmithing. The kids will by put to work on the bellows! Lovely little shop with arts and crafts gifts many from the forge itself.
· via Google
Popped in for a visit, lovely little museum, keeping the traditional crafts alive. It's really only one room, the Smith itself, but full of tools, horseshoes, the history of the Smith and the village.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Strachur, Clachan, Cairndow, PA27 8DG Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (20 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Strachur