Scottish Highlands Towns and Villages

Strathpeffer, In the 19th century it was discovered that the several mineral springs in the valley here had curative properties and in no time at all a resort was created for hordes of visitors who travelled from far and wide to take the waters, A pump room was built and by the end of the 19th century Strathpeffer had become the 'Harrogate of the North', with a pavilion, a rheumatic hospital and five mineral wells of different strengths.

The waters of the spa, both sulphur and chalybeate, are still available from a small Pump Room re-opened in 1960. So popular was the town that it had its own branch railway line from Dingwell, with its own Strathpeffer Express which included through coaches from London. much of the former spa stands complete and the town retains its original Victorian charm, which makes it a popular tourist attraction.