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((Use dmy dates|date=October 2019))
((More citations needed|date=December 2012))
((Infobox UK place
| country                          = Scotland
| official_name                    = Strathpeffer
| gaelic_name                      = Srath Pheofhair
| scots_name                       =
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| unitary_scotland                 = [[Highland (council area)|Highland]]
| lieutenancy_scotland             = [[Ross and Cromarty]]
| constituency_westminster         = [[Ross, Skye and Lochaber (UK Parliament constituency)|Ross, Skye and Lochaber]]
| constituency_scottish_parliament = [[Caithness, Sutherland and Ross (Scottish Parliament constituency)|Caithness, Sutherland and Ross]]
| post_town                        = STRATHPEFFER
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'''Strathpeffer''' (((lang-gd|Srath Pheofhair))) is a village and [[spa town]] in [[Ross and Cromarty]], [[Highland (council area)|Highland]], [[Scotland]], with a population of 1,469.

==Geography==
It lies in a [[strath]] ((convert|5|mi|km|0)) west of [[Dingwall]], with the elevation ranging from ((convert|200|to|400|ft|m|abbr=on|order=flip|-1)) above [[sea level]]. Sheltered on the west and north, it has a comparatively dry and warm climate.

==History==
[[Image:The Eagle Stone.JPG|thumb|left|[[Clach an Tiompain]] (also known as the Eagle Stone), a Class 1 [[Picts|Pictish]] symbol stone in Strathpeffer]]
The strategic location of the village has led to several battles being fought in the area :

*Blar Nan Ceann (battle (field) of the heads), lies at the western end of the modern village (((gbmapping|NH47625773))<ref name="RCAHMS">((citation | url=http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/12407/ | title=Site Record for Blar Nan Ceann | publisher=Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland))</ref>). Very little is known about the battle there, not even its date, other than the MacKenzies of Seaforth defeated the [[Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry|MacDonells of Glengarry]] and some incident took place at a well near the battlefield, subsequently called Tobar a' Chinn (well of the head).
*[[Battle of Blar Na Pairce]] (battle (field) of the park), in approximately 1486 saw the local [[Clan MacKenzie|MacKenzies]], under their chief Kenneth MacKenzie, defeat a large invading force of [[Clan Donald|MacDonalds]].  The battlefield lies south-west of the modern village, on the banks of Loch Kinellan.  The loch contains a [[crannog]], which remained a hunting seat of the [[Earl of Ross|Earls of Ross]] until the late medieval period and was reportedly visited by [[Robert The Bruce]] during his reign. It was from this crannog that Kenneth MacKenzie went out to meet the MacDonalds.
*The [[Battle of Drumchatt]], which took place in 1497 on Drumchatt (Druimchat) or "the Cat's Back", a ridge to the southeast of Strathpeffer.  The [[Clan Mackenzie]] and [[Clan Munro]] defeated the invading [[Clan MacDonald of Lochalsh]].
[[File:StrathpefferNE.JPG|thumb|left|Strathpeffer from the north east]]
In the [[Victorian era]] Strathpeffer was popular as a spa resort, owing to the discovery of [[sulfur|sulphurous]] springs in the 18th century. The pump-room in the middle of the village dates from 1819. Soon after that, a hospital and a hotel were also built. In 1942 the Spa hospital was destroyed by fire.<ref>((cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Hk01AAAAIBAJ&sjid=96ULAAAAIBAJ&pg=4967%2C6825117 |title=Spa hospital fire. £20,000 Strathpeffer outbreak |work=[[The Glasgow Herald]] |date=29 April 1942 |page=6 |access-date=24 March 2017))</ref> The [[Strathpeffer Pavilion]] dates from 1880, and was built to provide a venue for entertainment of the visitors. It fell into disuse and disrepair towards the end of last century, but has now been restored as a new venue for the arts, weddings, other functions, and events of all kinds.

Coal like material was found near Castle Leod in the 1700s and was worked for a short time. The material was evaluated by well known Mining Engineer John Geddes in the mid 1800s but it is not known if his suggestion that it should be further evaluated was implemented.

==Railway==
The arrival of the railways in Dingwall in 1862 did much to bring more visitors to the town. In 1885 a branch line from the [[Kyle of Lochalsh Line]] was built and [[Strathpeffer railway station]] was opened on 3 June; the most logical route for the line was through the town, but disagreements with landowners initially prevented the railway from crossing their land. The branch closed in February 1946.<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.ambaile.org.uk/detail/en/27904/1/GD27904.htm |title=Strathpeffer Railway Station |website=www.ambaile.org.uk |access-date=17 August 2016))</ref> The station now contains a variety of shops and craft outlets as well as the [[Highland Museum of Childhood]]. The station building itself is of classic Victorian architecture and still has the original platform which many shops front onto. The nearest stations are now in Dingwall and Garve.

A project is under way by the Strathpeffer Spa Railway Association to restore some of the track, buy an engine and run a short heritage line.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.strathpeffervillage.org.uk/heritage:2 |title=Railway Restoration Project – Strathpeffer, Ross-Shire, Highlands |publisher=Strathpeffervillage.org.uk |access-date=2012-12-02))</ref>

==Tourism==
[[Image:A view of Strathpeffer.JPG|thumb|A view across Strathpeffer (facing north)]]

Strathpeffer's distinctive Victorian architecture has added to its appeal.((citation needed|date=December 2012)) Strathpeffer contains several large hotels and many guest houses, holiday cottages and B&B establishments. There is a scenic golf course, which boasts the longest drop from tee to green of any course in Scotland.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.theaa.com/golf/strathpeffer-spa-golf-club-370013 |title=Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club |website=theaa.com |access-date=25 January 2019))</ref>

Strathpeffer is the home of one of the world's most extreme mountain bike races, the [[Strathpuffer]], a 24-hour event held in January each year.<ref>[https://strathpuffer.co.uk/ Strathpuffer 24 homepage] Retrieved 21 November 2017</ref> Organised by Square Wheels bike shop, it uses the local trail network and regularly attracts over 400 competitors.

The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band and local Highland dancers perform in the square every Saturday from end May to September, and this is a popular gathering for both visitors and residents. Nearby is [[Castle Leod]], seat of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, which is now open to the public several times a year. The annual Strathpeffer Highland Gathering, one of the longest-established Highland Games in Scotland, takes place in the grounds of [[Castle Leod]] every August.

==Music==
[[Strathpeffer Pavilion]] has hosted acts such as [[Deacon Blue]], [[The Kaiser Chiefs]] and [[Edwyn Collins]].((Citation needed|date=October 2023)) Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band was formed in 1980 and play regularly in the square.((Citation needed|date=October 2023))

==Sport==
Strathpeffer is the home of [[Caberfeidh]] Camanachd Club who play their home games at Castle Leod. The team currently play in shinty's [[National Division One (shinty)|National Division One]]. They also field a reserve team in [[North Division Two (shinty)|North Division Two]]. The team have twice won shinty's premier competition, the [[Camanachd Cup]]; in 1934 and 1939.

==Notable people==

*[[Charles Kennedy]] (1959–2015) MP for the then seat of Ross, Cromarty & Skye lived here in the 1980s and early 1990s.<ref>((cite book |last1=Hurst |first1=Greg |title=Charles Kennedy |date=August 2006 |publisher=Politicos |isbn=1-84275-176X |page=54))</ref>
*[[William Fraser (moderator)|Rev William Fraser]] (1851–1919) minister of Strathpeffer Free Church 1908 to 1919.

==Notes and references==
((reflist))
*((EB1911|wstitle=Strathpeffer|volume=25|page=1002))

==External links==
*[http://www.strathpeffer.org Official Strathpeffer Village Website - New from March 2014]
*[http://www.strathcouncil.org.uk Strathpeffer Community Council]
*((Wikivoyage-inline|Strathpeffer))
*[http://www.strathpeffercommunitycentre.org.uk Strathpeffer Community Centre]
*[http://www.strathpefferpavilion.org Strathpeffer Pavilion]
*[http://www.strathpeffergolf.co.uk Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club]
*[http://www.highlandmuseumofchildhood.org.uk Highland Museum of Childhood]
*[http://www.ambaile.org.uk/en/search/show_advanced_search_page/?service=search&action=do_advanced_search&language=en&form_name=advancedSearch&caption=&location=strathpeffer&county=&decade=&creator=&resource_type_1=on&Collection=&Contributor= Photographs of Strathpeffer]
*[http://www.railscot.co.uk/Strathpeffer_Branch/frame.htm Strathpeffer Branch at railscot.co.uk]

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