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 ranging from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 feet) above water level. Shielded on the west and north, it has a fairly completely dry and also cozy climate. Strathpeffer's unique Victorian architecture has actually added to its allure. Strathpeffer contains a number of huge hotels and also lots of guest houses, vacation cottages as well as B&B facilities. There is a picturesque golf course, which flaunts the lengthiest decline from tee to green of any kind of training course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the house of among the world's most severe mountain bicycle races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour event held in January yearly. Arranged by Square Wheels bike store, it makes use of the regional path network and routinely draws in over 400 competitors. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band as well as neighborhood Highland dancers execute in the square every Saturday from end May to September, and also this is a preferred celebration for both site visitors and also residents. 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 Gathering, one of the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the premises of Castle Leod every August.
