Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer is a village as well as spa town in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It lies in a glen 5 miles (8 kilometres) west of Dingwall, with the altitude varying from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 feet) over water level. Sheltered on the west and also north, it has a fairly dry and cozy environment. Strathpeffer's distinct Victorian architecture has added to its charm. Strathpeffer includes numerous big hotels and lots of guest houses, holiday cottages and also B&B establishments. There is a breathtaking fairway, which boasts the lengthiest drop from tee to green of any type of course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the home of among the globe's most extreme mountain bicycle races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour event kept in January yearly. Organised by Square Wheels bike store, it makes use of the regional route network as well as routinely draws in over 400 competitors. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band as well as regional Highland dancers execute in the square every Saturday from end May to September, as well as this is a preferred celebration for both visitors and homeowners. Close-by is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is now open 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.
