Strathpeffer is a village and former Spa town in the Scottish Highlands, 5 miles west of Dingwall with a population of 1,469 [1] (http://www.highland.gov.uk/plintra/iandr/cen/sz/strathpeffer.htm). It lies in a valley, with varying elevation from 200 to 400 feet above sea level, but is sheltered on the west and north and has a comparatively dry and warm climate. A spa town is a town frequented, in times past, for health reasons, to take the waters. The name derives from the Belgian town Spa, and in continental Europe, a spa was known as a ville deau (town of water). ... The Scottish Highlands are considered to be the mountainous regions of Scotland north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault. ... Dingwall is a royal burgh in the Scottish Highlands. ...

The ascent of Ben Wyvis is commonly made from Strathpeffer.

History

The village was the scene of the fight between the MacKenzies and Macdonalds in 1478, and later between the MacKenzies and the Munros. The MacKenzies prevailed in both encounters. The Clan MacKenzie are a Scottish clan, whose traditional lands include Kintail and Ross-shire. ...

In the Victorian era Strathpeffer was popular as a spa resort, owing to the discovery of sulphurous springs in the 18th century. Situated in the middle of the village is the pump-room, dating from 1819, and soon after a hospital and a hotel were also built. The pavillion dates from 1880, and was built to provide a venue for entertainment of the visitors. 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; ironically the most logical route for the line to Kyle of Lochalsh was through the town, but disagreements with landowners initially prevented the railway from crossing their land. The branch closed in 1951. Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her Accession to the Throne, June 20, 1837) gave her name to the historic era. ... General Name, Symbol, Number sulfur, S, 16 Chemical series nonmetals Group, Period, Block 16 (VIA), 3, p Density, Hardness 1960 kg/m3, 2 Appearance Lemon yellow at STP Atomic properties Atomic weight 32. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1862 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Kyle of Lochalsh Line is a railway line in the Scottish Highlands, running from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh. ... Kyle of Lochalsh is a small village on the North-West coast of Scotland, which developed in the late 19th century with the arrival of the railway. ... 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...

External links

• Strathpeffer Pavillion Association (http://www.strathpefferpavilion.org)
• Strathpeffer Branch at railscot.co.uk (http://www.railscot.co.uk/Strathpeffer_Branch/frame.htm)

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