# Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William

Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William is a nursery at Inverlochy Mains, North Road, Old Inverlochy Castle, Fort William, PH33 6TQ, in Lochyside, Highland. It is registered for 34 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2021) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Stramash Social Enterprise.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stramash-outdoor-nursery-fort-william-cs2014323840  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Inverlochy Mains, North Road, Old Inverlochy Castle, Fort William, PH33 6TQ
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01631 566 080
- Run by: [Stramash Social Enterprise](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stramash-social-enterprise)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2014323840

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2021) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 9 September 2021: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 3 August 2021: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference CS2014323840). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 August 2021). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Who runs it: Voluntary or not-for-profit provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Inverlochy Mains, North Road, Old Inverlochy Castle, Fort William, PH33 6TQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.832224,-5.076560

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Nursery & Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-day-care-cs2003008658) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Inverlochy Primary Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inverlochy-primary-nursery-class-cs2003017220) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-ghaidhlig-loch-abar-cs2003013559) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Caol and St Columba's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caol-and-st-columbas-nursery-cs2003017183) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Banavie Primary Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banavie-primary-nursery-cs2003016420) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Lundavra Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lundavra-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017285) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William's Care Inspectorate grades?

Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to September 2021) are: care, play and learning Very good (5), setting Very good (5), leadership Very good (5) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William take?

Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Does Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William?

Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William is run by Stramash Social Enterprise, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William?

Banavie is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William?

You can call 01631 566 080.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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