Strathpeffer

Strathpeffer is a genteel Victorian spa village tucked into the hills of the northern Highlands. Once famed for its healing waters, it retains handsome pavilions, grand hotels and a restored spa, set amid wooded walks and mountain scenery. Explore the Highland Museum of Childhood, follow woodland trails to viewpoints, and use it as a peaceful base for touring Inverness, Loch Ness and the far north.

Strathpeffer is a hidden gem of the northern Highlands. This elegant village blossomed as a Victorian spa, when visitors flocked to take its mineral waters, and it still wears that heritage proudly in its ornate pavilion, grand hotels and leafy streets. Wooded hills rise on every side, laced with walking trails that lead to fine viewpoints and ancient Pictish stones. The charming Highland Museum of Childhood, set in the old station, adds a nostalgic touch.

This tranquil village makes a wonderfully restful Highland base. Coach tours to Strathpeffer bring you gently into the heart of Ross-shire, away from the crowds. From here you can explore Inverness, cruise Loch Ness, visit the Black Isle or venture into the dramatic far north. For a peaceful and scenic Scottish break with real character, compare coach holidays to Strathpeffer on our site and book the getaway that suits you.

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