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Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer is a town 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 ranging from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 ft) over sea level. Shielded on the west and north, it has a relatively dry as well as cozy environment. Strathpeffer's distinctive Victorian design has included in its charm. Strathpeffer contains numerous big hotels and also many guest houses, vacation homes and B&B facilities. There is a scenic fairway, which boasts the lengthiest decline from tee to green of any kind of training course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the home of one of the globe's most severe mtb races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour occasion held in January yearly. Arranged by Square Wheels bike store, it makes use of the local trail network and regularly attracts over 400 competitors. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band as well as regional Highland professional dancers perform in the square every Saturday from end May to September, and this is a popular celebration for both site visitors and also locals. Close-by is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is now available to the general 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.