Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer is a village and spa town in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It lies in a glen 5 miles (8 kilometres) west of Dingwall, with the elevation varying from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 feet) above water level. Shielded on the west and also north, it has a comparatively completely dry and also warm climate. Strathpeffer's unique Victorian architecture has contributed to its charm. Strathpeffer contains numerous big hotels and lots of bed and breakfast, holiday cottages and B&B facilities. There is a breathtaking golf links, which flaunts the lengthiest decline from tee to green of any kind of training course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the residence of one of the globe's most severe mtb races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour event kept in January every year. Organised by Square Wheels bike shop, it makes use of the local path network and also routinely attracts over 400 competitors. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band and also neighborhood Highland professional dancers perform in the square every Saturday from end May to September, and also this is a preferred gathering for both site visitors and locals. Nearby is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is now open to the general public numerous times a year. The yearly Strathpeffer Highland Celebration, one of the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the premises of Castle Leod every August.