Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer is a village as well as spa town in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It hinges on a glen 5 miles (8 kilometres) west of Dingwall, with the elevation varying from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 ft) above sea level. Sheltered on the west and also north, it has a fairly completely dry and warm climate. Strathpeffer's distinct Victorian design has added to its allure. Strathpeffer consists of several huge hotels and many guest houses, holiday cottages and also B&B establishments. There is a scenic golf links, which boasts the longest decrease from tee to green of any kind of course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the house of one of the globe's most severe mtb races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour event kept in January yearly. Arranged by Square Wheels bike shop, it makes use of the local path network and also routinely attracts over 400 rivals. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band and local Highland professional dancers perform in the square every Saturday from end May to September, and also this is a popular gathering for both visitors and citizens. Close-by is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is currently open up to the general public numerous times a year. The annual Strathpeffer Highland Celebration, among the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the grounds of Castle Leod every August.
