Welcome to Croick Heritage, a place where you can discover the beauty and rich history of Croick and Strath Cuilleannach. Immerse yourself in the enchanting stories of our land, join us on a journey filled with history, wildlife, and stunning scenery.
Plan your visit and come and be captivated by the heritage of Croick.
HISTORIC CROICK CHURCH
There are few more poignant sits in the Highlands than Croick Church and its graveyard where local people, cleared from the land to make way for sheep, were forced to find temporary shelter before leaving the strath, mostly to Canada.
A church window records despairing messages scratched in the glass and the church interior remains as it was built in 1842 to the design of the famous architect/engineer Thomas Telford.
See the graffiti firsthand and learn about the impact of the Clearances on the local population.
Echoes of the past
Close by the church are the remains of a Pictish Broch built around the time of Christ and along the length of the strath you will see the remains of settlements where crofting families lived right up until the time of the Clearances.
Regenerative Farming
After years as a large scale and intense sheep farm the current owners have changed the focus of the farming activities using cattle and sheep to help restore the landscape. We call this Regenerative Farming, continuing to help feed the nation but supporting nature not exploiting it.
Captivating wildlife
Our part of Scotland is known not just for moorlands, woodlands, rivers and lochs but for the wildlife you might see in that landscape. Some of the species that make their home in and around Croick include golden eagles, sea eagles, red deer, lapwing, curlew, golden plover, red squirrels, salmon and trout. Come and see what you can spy.
Experience shepherd life
Picnic by a nineteenth century shepherds cottage and learn the story of those who came here with new skills and experiences to manage the new sheep flocks.
Take as short or long a walk as you want.
Come visit us
We hope you will come and visit us soon. Every visit can be tailored to your preferences but we typically meet at 10am for coffee and and introduction to Croick, before proceeding to tour the estate in an estate vehicle. Weather permitting we will then stop in the estate for a picnic lunch – bring your own, or we can provide with advance notice. For those who wish there will be plenty of opportunity to stretch your legs before we close the visit with tea and cake.
The typical cost is £400 for a party of up to four people. Large parties can also be accommodated with sufficient notice.
To arrange a visit contact us on info@croick.com.
Contact Us
Tel: 07860 340996
email: info@croick.com
Social: @croickfarmandestate, @croickholidaylettings
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