Nestled at the head of the river Peffery, Strathpeffer can be found between Dingwall and Contin on the A834 - part of the Moray Firth Tourist Route.

Strathpeffer is off the beaten track and so makes it an enjoyable peaceful retreat from the noise of main road traffic, yet is only 27 kilometres from the Highland capital, Inverness and 8 kilometres from the market town of Dingwall.

In the village centre opposite the square sits one of the original pump rooms where water from the five wells is still available on tap. Next to the pump room sits the newly restored Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion which was recently reopened as an entertainment and private functions venue and also houses the reknowned Red Poppy restaurant and a café.

Strathpeffer is one of only three Spa towns in Scotland. The village hosts a number of interesting places to visit including the old railway station, which now houses the Highland Museum of Childhood, a café and various shops.

The spa waters can still be sampled at the Pump Room. There are a number of crafts and curios and souvenir shops in and around the square as well as a chemist, hairdresser, newsagents, internet café, Belgian chocolate shop and a bicycle shop providing sales, hire and repair services for all types of pedal powered transport

Strathpeffer hosts a number of traditional events during the Summer months including : the Strathpeffer Highland Gathering in the grounds of Castle Leod every August. Every year in June the Strathpeffer Victorian Society relives the era with numerous themed events in the village. The regular highlight of the season is the Strathpeffer & District Pipe Band who perform every Saturday in the square accompanied by Highland Dancers.

For the outdoor enthusiasts there are many footpaths and cycle trails around Strathpeffer including Ord Wood which starts 5 minutes walk from Heatherlie and Blackmuir wood where the Touchstone Maze can be found and which leads to Knockfarrel where you will find the remains of a megalithic vitrified fort.Within the village boundary the famous Eaglestone can be investigated.

Within cycling distance of the village you will find the Contin mountain bike trail, famous for hosting the toughest twenty-four hour off-road cycling challenge in the UK as well as a round of the Scottish Cross Country (SXC) mountain bike championship.

Further afield are the Neil Gunn Memorial and the beautiful Rogie Falls with salmon leaps and mini suspension bridge. For the more adventurous Ben Wyvis at 1046m is the highest peak on the East coast and one of the 284 Munros (at least 3000ft above sea level).

Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club is a five minute walk from Heatherlie and the course is well known for having the highest drop from tee to green of any course in Scotland.

For further information about Strathpeffer please see strathpeffer.org or strathpefferpavilion.org