Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of strathpeffer. Strathpeffer social ross and cromarty heritage home. Strathpeffer pavilion is the perfect location for a romantic wedding. It provided a refreshment room, tearoom, billiard table and games room. The strathpeffer pavilion has in the past hosted events as diverse as a rally by suffragette emmeline pankhurst and a performance by kaiser. So you can enjoy a relaxing drink and a tasty meal in cosy settings while enjoying fantastic highland hospitality. Navy took over the pavilion for a hospital, and photographs in the collection of roseann christie show patients, patient transports on the train, and even raising the u. Aultgowrie mill is an 18th century converted water mill set in gardens, river and woodlands of acres. The red hot chilli pipers are back in strathpeffer as part of the fresh air album tour this summer. Formerly just a collection of farms in a scottish highland strath, the village of strathpeffer developed.
It was designed to be the social focus of the spa, as opposed to the medical and curative centre at the upper pump room. Things to do in strathpeffer ben wyvis hotel scottish highlands. 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. The pavilion continued to hold concerts and attracted coach loads of music fans until it gradually fell into disrepair. Strathpeffer places ross and cromarty heritage home. Volts are scotlands premier tribute to the worlds greatest ever rock n roll band, acdc. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in strathpeffer, ross and cromarty on tripadvisor. The pavilion has its roots in the strathpeffers victorian past. The story goes that, on the evening of 4 january, 1963, the beatles were booked to play dingwall. Strathpeffer spa pavilion strathpeffer stands in the upper reaches of strath peffer, some four miles west of dingwall. Ross and cromarty heritage strathpeffer spa booklet. This was a choral piece they had commissioned through collaboration with bob pegg and composer chris hutchings and featured five short songs relating to the five carved statues inspired by local history and legends. Located in strathpeffers charming old station the highland museum of childhood tells the story of childhood in the highlands of scotland, recording customs and traditions with informative and fun displays and an awardwinning film, a century of highland childhood. Srath pheofhair is a village and spa town in ross and cromarty, highland, scotland, with a population of 1,469 contents.
A historic highland pavilion is under new management. Apr 07, 2017 the new management of strathpeffer pavilion have moved in and are preparing for their first major event. A bit of history today of when the pavilion was a make shift hospital in ww1. Fully selfcatering nicolson cottage is a perfect base for exploring the scottish highlands including the northcoast 500 route.
Strathpeffer pavilion, a beautiful and historic venue in the unique setting of the victorian spa village of strathpeffer in the heart of the highlands. The pump room houses a fascinating exhibition of strathpeffer s spa history, as well as the tourist information centre. The former tourist office now square wheels is in the background. The remembering the strathpeffer area project produced a strathpeffer walk leaflet available locally and on the. New management of strathpeffer pavilion settling in. Juniper hill, highland in strathpeffer, united kingdom.
Set in a very quiet part of central strathpeffer and convenient to all local amenities as well as the strathpeffer pavilion, forest walks, cycling on and off road, golfing, fishing, cafes and museums. High life highland assumed operational control of the venue earlier this week. He outlines the prehistory of the area, and its development down to our own time. Iconic strathpeffer pavilion put up for rent as highland.
In the hotel there is a traditional feel of a scottish hunting lodge with wood paneling in the bar and oak beams in the restaurant. There was in fact more than one station for strathpeffer. The pump room is generally open midmay to september. Srath pheofhair is a village and spa town in ross and cromarty, highland, scotland, with a population of 1,469.
The strathpeffer pavilion has in the past hosted events as diverse as a rally by suffragette emmeline pankhurst and. Strathpeffer spa pavilion was commissioned by the countess of cromartie in the late 19th century, to serve as a social. The author, born and reared in strathpeffer, describes this jewel in the highland casket with the devotion of a highlander. Brimming with a choice of character accommodation including historic spa hotels, you can sample some of the original spa experience in strathpeffer for yourself and the pump room with exhibitions, videos, gift shop, gardens and a tourist information centre. But it is hoped the next chapter in its history will take it into community ownership and a promising future as a destination venue for bigname. The new management of strathpeffer pavilion have moved in and are preparing for their first major event. The pump room houses a fascinating exhibition of strathpeffers spa history, as well as the tourist information centre. The firm specialise in historical scottish harps and modern clarsachs made from. Apr 17, 20 the pavilion has its roots in the strathpeffer s victorian past.
Strathpeffer is a leafy victorian spa town surrounded by wooded hills, 5 miles west of dingwall on the a834. There are many attractive walking opportunities in around strathpeffer, from strolling through the forests to taking in the glory of nature. At the time of the second statistical account 1838, the rev john noble of fodderty parish tells us that in the preceding three years only six illegitimate births had occurred. Popular attractions loch achilty and upper pump room are located nearby. Situated within striking distance of the bleak ben wyvis, the town is a popular base for walkers. Any visitor to strathpeffer who is interested in history will want to see castle leod which has been inhabited by the same family for hundreds of years. Set in a very quiet part of central strathpeffer and convenient to all local amenities as well as the strathpeffer pavilion, forest walks, cycling on. The cricket pavilion, in the grounds of castle leod, also used by caberfeidh shinty club and the annual strathpeffer highland gathering first saturday in august. Wartime remains 2 world war i we have not managed to gather much information about world war i. Iconic strathpeffer pavilion put up for rent as highland council. Strathpeffer pavilion strathpeffer pavilion high life highland. Nextdoor to the pavilion, you can taste the spa waters in the pump room, also recently restored. Strathpeffer pavilion the spa pavilion is a beautiful and historic venue in the unique setting of the victorian spa village of strathpeffer. Strathpeffer spa pavilion grid reference nh485583 was commissioned by the countess of cromartie in the late 19th century, to serve as a social and entertainment centre for strathpeffer s many visitors.
As late as the early 1800s, the settlement did not exist and the land on which it stands was divided between four farms. It specialises in live music and entertainment, weddings, conferences and has its very own cafe bar serving delicious meals and treats. The strathpeffer pavilion dates from 1880, and was built to provide a venue for entertainment of the visitors. Highland museum of childhood located in strathpeffers charming old station the highland museum of childhood tells the story of childhood in the highlands of scotland, recording customs and traditions with informative and fun displays and an awardwinning film, a century of highland childhood.
The booklet was provided by mrs margaret spark, strathpeffer transcribed december 2000,by kerr yule. Because of its spa history, strathpeffer has a very wide range of visitor accommodation, from selfcatering to large hotels, and so your guests can choose what suits them most within easy walking distance of the pavilion. Strathpeffer visitor guide accommodation, things to do. Juniper hill, highland in strathpeffer, united kingdom expedia. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Famous and historic building beautifully restored as a venue for weddings, functions and arts events. Strathpeffer photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. In the more recent period of strathpeffer s history, morals had improved considerably. Strathpeffer primary school, successor to fodderty primary. In december 2019, in strathpeffer pavilion, dingwall choral society performed a piece entitled songs from strath gardens. Dingwall to strathpeffer with the station on the slopes behind the pavilion. There are superb views from the iron age hill fort of knock farril, of the cromarty firth and of the surrounding mountains. The spa springs have been closed off so you cant sample the waters. Nov 24, 2019 strathpeffer pavilion has hosted major acts such as deacon blue, the kaiser chiefs and edwyn collins.
Strathpeffer features the pavilion before refurbishment. We have a fabulous line up of artistes ready to bring you the best in country and irish country music throughout the day and night. It lies in a glen 5 miles 8 km west of dingwall, with the elevation ranging from 60 to 120 m 200 to 400 ft above sea level. With years of history, the pavilion brings character and charm, with its tranquil gardens, spectacular main hall and elegant veranda, to create an. You can find a full list of local accommodation on tripadvisor. Enjoy free wifi, free parking, and private spa tubs. Features include a wooded island, a halfacre wildflower meadow and a wildlife pond, all. New management of strathpeffer pavilion settling in press. It lies in a glen 5 miles 8 km west of dingwall, with the elevation ranging from 60 to 120 m 200 to 400 ft above sea. A stunning historical venue located in the village which holds events such as music, entertainment, weddings and conferences.
The former water sampling pavilion in the square is part of the history of the town, whose spa and mineral springs boast the most sulphurous. Strathpeffer pavilion news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2020 learn how and when to remove this template message. Historic strathpeffer pavilion under new management bbc. Strathpeffer pavilion limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Strathpeffer spa pavilion grid reference nh485583 was commissioned by the countess of. Strathpeffer is the home of caberfeidh camanachd club who play their home games at castle leod. Strathpeffer pavilion strathpeffer spa pavilion grid reference nh485583 was commissioned by the countess of cromartie in the late 19th century, to serve as a social and entertainment centre for strathpeffer s many visitors. In the mid 1700s a sulphurous spring was discovered here and in 1777 the reverend colin mckenzie, who was. He outlines the prehistory of the area, and its development down to our own. Strathpeffer and district pipe band perform regularly in the square and are in their 31st year.
Buyout plan for historic strathpeffer pavilion bbc news. The pumproom replacing the original one on the site. The 5 best things to do in strathpeffer 2020 with photos. The former tourist office with the highland hotel in the background. It is now a venue for concerts, drama, art and food fairs, weddings etc. Strathpeffer places ross and cromarty heritage features. Join us for the annual hooley in the highlands in the beautiful spa pavilion in strathpeffer. Historic venue, refurbished in 2004, hosts a variety of live music and other events. When a railway to kyle was proposed in the 1860s originally it was to have gone through strathpeffer, then on to contin and garve.
Now fortunately restored, it again offers a range of entertainment events. Mar 31, 2017 a historic highland pavilion is under new management. The medical centre 1998 the spa pavilion 1998 this building, erected on the site of the former pump room, is currently 2015 the tourist office. This book is dedicated to my parents who brought me up in the strath, and to my wife. In addition we have a special guest artiste still to announce. Strathpeffer spa pavilion is a beautiful and historic building commissioned by the countess of cromartie in the late 19th century to serve as a social and entertainment centre for. May 01, 2018 iconic strathpeffer pavilion put up for rent as highland council hopes to create a new tourist attraction by alistair munro may 1, 2018, 6. Strathpeffer spa pavilion, designed by william joass, was built 187981. Strathpeffer pavilion the square, iv14 9dl strathpeffer rated 4. Strathpeffer pavilion association free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. The kilkennys are delighted to announce the release of their eagerly anticipated new album, entitled blowin in the wind released septem. Dont miss out keep up to date with all of the upcoming events at strathpeffer pavilion visit.
Specialising in live music and entertainment, weddings, conferences plus its very own restaurant. Victorian spa village strathpeffer is the perfect gateway into the black isle, the inverness area and the highlands. Visitors, including royalty and members of high society dubbed the quality by locals came to the village to drink its water. The museum is home to the comprehensive angelakellie doll collection. Iconic strathpeffer pavilion put up for rent as highland council hopes to create a new tourist attraction by alistair munro may 1, 2018, 6. Find upcoming events at strathpeffer pavilion in strathpeffer, ross.
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