Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer is a village as well as spa community in Ross and also 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 ft) above water level. Sheltered on the west as well as north, it has a comparatively dry and cozy climate. Strathpeffer's distinctive Victorian style has actually added to its charm. Strathpeffer has numerous big hotels as well as lots of guest houses, holiday homes and also B&B facilities. There is a picturesque fairway, which boasts the lengthiest decline from tee to green of any training course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the house of one of the world's most severe mountain bike races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour occasion held in January annually. Arranged by Square Wheels bike store, it makes use of the regional trail network and also regularly draws in over 400 rivals. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band as well as neighborhood Highland dancers execute in the square every Saturday from end May to September, as well as this is a prominent gathering for both visitors as well as homeowners. Close-by is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is now open up to the public numerous times a year. The annual Strathpeffer Highland Celebration, among the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the premises of Castle Leod every August.