Strathmore facts for kids

Strathmore is a name that comes from the Scottish Gaelic words for large valley. You'll find this name used for many different places and things, especially in Scotland and in other countries where Scottish people moved, like Canada and Australia. It often describes a wide, flat valley.

Places Called Strathmore

The name Strathmore is used for towns, suburbs, and even large areas of land around the world.

In Australia

• Strathmore, Victoria: This is a suburb of Melbourne, a big city in Australia.
• Strathmore Station: This is a very large ranch in Queensland, Australia, where animals like cattle are raised.
  • Strathmore Homestead: This is the main house or farm building located on the Strathmore Station ranch.
• Strathmore railway station: This is a train station in Victoria, Australia, serving the Strathmore suburb.

In Canada

• Strathmore, Alberta: This is a town in the province of Alberta, Canada.

In New Zealand

• Strathmore, New Zealand: This is a small rural community located east of Stratford.
• Strathmore Park: This is a suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. It's sometimes just called Strathmore.

In Scotland

• Strathmore, Angus: This is a large valley area in Angus, Scotland. You can find the famous Glamis Castle here.
• Strathmore, Sutherland: This is another valley area in Sutherland, Scotland, known for its beautiful scenery near Ben Hope.

In the United States

• Strathmore, California: This is a small community in Tulare County, California.
• Strathmore, Syracuse: This is a neighborhood within the city of Syracuse, in New York.

Buildings and Organizations

The name Strathmore is also used for various buildings, schools, and clubs.

Buildings

• Strathmore (Killiney): This is a large house in County Dublin, Ireland. It used to be the home of Canada's ambassador to Ireland.

Organizations and Clubs

• Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport: This is an airport located near the town of Strathmore, Alberta, Canada.
• Strathmore F.C. (Arbroath): This was a football (soccer) club from the town of Arbroath, Scotland, that no longer plays.
• Strathmore F.C. (Dundee): This was another football (soccer) club, based in the city of Dundee, Scotland, which is also no longer active.
• Strathmore Football Club: This is an Australian rules football club from Strathmore, Victoria, Australia.
• Strathmore (Maryland): This is an arts foundation in North Bethesda, Maryland, which supports and promotes different types of art.
• Strathmore School: This is a boys' school located in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Strathmore University: This is a university also located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Other Uses of Strathmore

• Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne: This is a noble title in Scotland, held by a family for many generations.
• Trevor Strathmore: This is a character in the book Digital Fortress by Dan Brown.
• RMS Strathmore: This was a British ship that sailed the seas from 1935 to 1969.