Clue: Conrad's story bizarre about spoil in old county (4,3,8)
Answer: ROSS AND CROMARTY
Explanation: Conrad's story bizarre about spoil in old county (4,3,8)
*(Conrads story) about MAR 
Ross and Cromarty is now part of the Highlands, a beautiful place to visit if you can find one of the three nice days we have here in Scotland every year!