Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer is a town and spa town in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It hinges on a glen 5 miles (8 kilometres) west of Dingwall, with the altitude ranging from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 feet) above water level. Sheltered on the west and also north, it has a comparatively completely dry and also cozy climate. Strathpeffer's unique Victorian architecture has actually contributed to its charm. Strathpeffer consists of a number of large hotels and several guest houses, holiday homes and B&B facilities. There is a beautiful golf course, which flaunts the longest drop from tee to green of any kind of program in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the residence of one of the world's most extreme mountain bike races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour occasion held in January each year. Organised by Square Wheels bike shop, it makes use of the regional route network and also routinely brings in over 400 rivals. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band and also neighborhood Highland professional dancers carry out in the square every Saturday from end May to September, as well as this is a popular celebration for both visitors and citizens. Neighboring is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is currently available to the public several 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.
