Aviemore and
The Cairngorms

Inverness, Nairn
and Loch Ness

East Northern Highlands

West Northern Highlands

Isle of Skye and Lochalsh

Fort William and Lochaber

Strathpeffer, set in the highland countryside is a favourite, with the many thousands of holidaymakers who visit, for it's world famous spa waters and beautiful scenery.
In many respects, it's like walking back into the Victorian times when entering the place, but of course, when you see the people around you, you soon realise you're not. It's the buildings, which are impressive, that help create this atmosphere.

It really is a beautiful place with quite a history from the already mentioned spa, to the railway, which in past days ran to the resort. In fact one can go to the old station to visit the Highland Museum of Childhood. Sample the waters April to September in the Upper Pump Room, next to the Spa Pavilion. As well as walks in the area, there is also now a bike shop where you can hire bikes.

There are some ancient stone sites of interest to see from a land before recorded history.

There's also a fine golf course, which is very popular for a challenging game.
This is excellent country for good healthy walks whether the relaxing stroll or the more adventurous ramble over the wonderful Highland landscapes.

The little villages of Garve, Contin and Marybank in the near district are also well worth a visit.

For Eats the Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes are good for food at reasonable cost. There is now also the famous Belgian chocolate shop!
Hotel, Guesthouse, Caravan and Camping facilities are available.

Travel is by bus, coach or car.
For the tourists from abroad the nearest airports are Inverness with a connection to Strathpeffer by rail, bus or coach, Glasgow and Edinburgh both connect with Inverness by air, rail, bus or coach, and on as above.

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