Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer is a village as well as spa town in Ross and also Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It depends on a glen 5 miles (8 kilometres) west of Dingwall, with the altitude ranging from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 ft) above water level. Sheltered on the west and also north, it has a somewhat dry and also cozy climate. Strathpeffer's unique Victorian architecture has actually included in its appeal. Strathpeffer includes a number of large hotels as well as many guest houses, vacation homes and also B&B establishments. There is a beautiful golf course, which boasts the lengthiest decrease from tee to green of any training course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the house of among the globe's most extreme mountain bicycle races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour event kept in January every year. Organised by Square Wheels bike shop, it uses the local route network as well as frequently brings in over 400 rivals. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band and local Highland dancers carry out in the square every Saturday from end May to September, and this is a popular gathering for both visitors and homeowners. Neighboring is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is currently open up to the general public numerous times a year. The yearly Strathpeffer Highland Celebration, among the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the premises of Castle Leod every August.