Strathpeffer is a town and also spa town in Ross as well as Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It lies in a glen 5 miles (8 km) west of Dingwall, with the altitude varying from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 feet) over sea level. Sheltered on the west and also north, it has a fairly completely dry and cozy climate. Strathpeffer's unique Victorian style has added to its charm. Strathpeffer contains several huge hotels and numerous guest houses, holiday cottages as well as B&B facilities. There is a scenic golf links, which boasts the lengthiest drop from tee to green of any type of training course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the house of among the world's most extreme mountain bike races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour occasion held in January yearly. Organised by Square Wheels bike shop, it uses the regional trail network as well as frequently attracts over 400 rivals. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band as well as neighborhood Highland professional dancers carry out in the square every Saturday from end May to September, as well as this is a prominent event for both visitors as well as homeowners. Nearby is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is now available to the public numerous times a year. The annual Strathpeffer Highland Gathering, one of the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the grounds of Castle Leod every August.