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Strathpeffer
Strathpeffer is a village as well as spa town in Ross as well as Cromarty, Highland, Scotland, with a population of 1,469. It hinges on a glen 5 miles (8 km) west of Dingwall, with the elevation ranging from 60 to 120 m (200 to 400 feet) over water level. Shielded on the west and also north, it has a somewhat dry as well as warm environment. Strathpeffer's distinct Victorian style has contributed to its appeal. Strathpeffer consists of numerous huge hotels as well as numerous bed and breakfast, holiday cottages and also B&B establishments. There is a scenic golf course, which flaunts the longest drop from tee to green of any kind of training course in Scotland. Strathpeffer is the home of one of the world's most severe mtb races, the Strathpuffer, a 24-hour occasion kept in January annually. Arranged by Square Wheels bike shop, it uses the local path network as well as regularly attracts over 400 rivals. The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band as well as local Highland dancers carry out in the square every Saturday from end May to September, as well as this is a prominent gathering for both site visitors and also locals. Nearby is Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is now open to the general public several times a year. The annual Strathpeffer Highland Celebration, one of the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the premises of Castle Leod every August.