Strathpeffer is a town as well as spa community in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It hinges on a glen 5 miles (8 km) west of Dingwall, with the altitude ranging from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 ft) over sea level. Shielded on the west as well as north, it has a relatively completely dry and warm environment. Strathpeffer's unique Victorian design has contributed to its appeal. Strathpeffer consists of several big hotels as well as numerous guest houses, vacation cottages as well as B&B establishments. There is a beautiful golf links, which flaunts the longest decline from tee to green of any kind of course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the house of among the world's most extreme mountain bicycle races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour event kept in January annually. Arranged by Square Wheels bike store, it makes use of the neighborhood trail network and also on a regular basis brings in over 400 rivals. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band as well as regional Highland professional dancers execute in the square every Saturday from end May to September, and also this is a prominent event for both visitors as well as residents. Nearby is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is currently open up to the public a number of times a year. The annual Strathpeffer Highland Event, one of the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the premises of Castle Leod every August.