Strathpeffer is a village and spa community in Ross and also Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It depends on a glen 5 miles (8 km) west of Dingwall, with the altitude varying from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 ft) above water level. Sheltered on the west as well as north, it has a somewhat dry and also warm climate. Strathpeffer's unique Victorian style has contributed to its allure. Strathpeffer includes numerous big hotels as well as many bed and breakfast, vacation cottages and B&B establishments. There is a picturesque golf links, which flaunts the lengthiest decline from tee to green of any type of program in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the home of one of the globe's most extreme mountain bike races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour event kept in January every year. Arranged by Square Wheels bike store, it makes use of the regional trail network and also on a regular basis attracts over 400 competitors. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band and also regional Highland dancers do in the square every Saturday from end May to September, as well as this is a popular celebration for both site visitors as well as locals. Nearby is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is now available to the public a number of times a year. The yearly Strathpeffer Highland Celebration, one of the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the grounds of Castle Leod every August.