The Sunart Centre in a community hub and venue for Strontian, Sunart and Ardnamurchan. There is a year round programme of events including music, theatre, cinema, local fayres and workshops. The Sunart Centre is also home to Ardnamurchan Library which is open for both locals and visitors to join.
Strontian Public Conveniences are situated behind Cafe Sunart and Strontian Stores at the back of the large carpark in the centre of the village of Strontian. These facilites are available as part of the Highland Council Comfort Scheme and are made available by kind permission of the owning business. The facilites are op
Strontian Stores offers a wide range of groceries, fresh vegetables, frozen produce, beers, wines and spirits as well as stocking a good range of hardware and homeware. It is part of the KeyStore franchise so you will find regular offers to choose from as well as newspapers, cards, gifts and local products too. The hardware section stocks a good variety of electrical, plumbing, gardening and household items and has saved many a trip to Fort William or beyond.
Open Mon-Sat: 08:00-17:30; Sun: 10:00-14:00
Woodland Pottery offers a wide range of slip-cast and hand painted pottery. Amanda has a workshop in the shop so you can see the pottery in various stages of production and see her decorate it on site too.
Woodland Pottery stocks a wide range of both decorative and utilitarian items such as clocks, teapots, cups, vases, bowls, plaques, animal figures and more. You are bound to find a great memento of your Ardnamurchan holiday. As well as pottery the shop also stocks a range of hand knitted wollenware.
Oakwood Tourism and Crafts is a community run outlet in the centre of Strontian supporting local art and craft businesses and supplying tourist information. The shop is run by a friendly team of local volunteers who have indepth knowledge about the local area to allow you to get the most out of your holiday and match you with the appropriate souvenier to take back home.
Strontian Police Station is the base for local police services arcross Ardnamurchan with a team of two dedicated officers, though the police stations at Mallaig and Fort William provide additional support.
To contact the police in a non-emergency situation phone 101. The team will direct your call and enquiry accordingly.
For emergencies call 999.
Strontian Village Store and Post Office is situated on the main road running through Strontian. In addition to selling a range of groceries and houshold items the store also sells petrol and diesel from the pumps outside.
Open 08:00-19:00 Mon-Sat; 10:30-18:00 Sun
Strontian Recycling Point has facilities for mixed glass as well as a collection point for recycling clothing. Situated in the village centre close to the village shop and police station.
The Highland Council does not offer door step recycling of glass in the household blue bins so if you are on holiday here and your accommodation has no specific facility to recycle glass you can drop off your empties here.
The Village Shop and Post Office is also home to the petrol station in Strontian. The two self service pumps maybe have the finest view of any petrol station in Britain. Watch out for the black duck of Strontian on Loch Sunart whilst you refuel, and if this is your first stop in Ardnamurchan, simply rejoice in the natural beauty and tranquility of the surrounds.
Open 08:00-19:00 Mon-Sat; 10:30-18:00 Sun
Relax with a cup of coffee in Cafe Sunart after a walk in The Strontian Community Woodland or a walk on the Fairies Road to Ariundle Oakwoods. This friendly small cafe in the centre of Strontian serves a wide range of meals and refreshing drinks. A well as a comfortable indoor area, Cafe Sunart has a small terrace outside from where you can watch the wee world of Strontian tick by.
A great spot to grab a cooked breakfast if you are camping nearby and a favourite with locals for lunch and teas.
