Location: Strathpeffer
Top Things to do in Strathpeffer
What to do and see in Strathpeffer, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Strathpeffer in United Kingdom (UK), from Europe region, is best know for Gift & Specialty Shops. Discover best things to do in Strathpeffer with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Strathpeffer
1. Embrace Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Mayveg67 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Always worth stopping in Strathpeffer, it has a unique charm. Parking at the old station you can fortify yourself at the delicious coffee shop then sample the delights of Embrace which does just that, welcoming you to enjoy it's wide range of gifts ,cards, jewellery,art and other treasures. All are displayed very artistically while allowing comfortable browsing to relaxing music. I always come away with a few 'finds', intended as gifts, though you just have to treat yourself sometimes! Before you know it you'll be skipping back along the station platform, swinging your pink bag!
Enjoy!
2. Rogie Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By studeb2014 - Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
A stunning scenery, walks colour coded for difficulty levels. Big car park and toilets, a lovely stop off
3. Tollie Red Kites
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
With stunning views across Easter Ross to Ben Wyvis, Tollie Red Kites provides close-up views of our most graceful bird of prey. A team of volunteers feed the birds every day and you can watch them feed from the comfort of a specially-converted farmstead building. Tollie Red Kites is a partnership between RSPB Scotland and the Brahan Estate. Entry by donation, suggested £5.
Reviewed By Julie P - United Kingdom
Hidden in the middle of farmland up a rutted, potholed road this site has an excellent visitor centre and plenty of parking. Now has a toilet on site as well.You can wander around during normal daylight hours and the warden comes to feed the kites once a day at 2pm. The day we visited there were 4 kites wheeling round but nothing came down to eat - not even the gulls, so we had reasonable views but not good photography.
I had expected more kites along the lines of Gigrin Farm. The warden was excellent in talking to everyone and it's good that they are being fed and that they're working with local landowners not to persecute them.
Wouldn't make the effort again to go and see them, but if you're in the area then it might be worth it.
4. Glen Ord Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
Nestled on the outskirts of Muir of Ord, Glen Ord Distillery is one of the Highland's hidden treasures producing liquid gold all year round. With a welcome as warm as the whisky, you'll be sure to leave satisfied after experiencing the world-famous Scottish hospitality at this 5* visitor attraction. Open all year, Glen Ord offers a range of tours to suit everyone; from the whisky novice to the connoisseur.
Reviewed By MrsMDevon - Plymouth, United Kingdom
My husband went on the Glen Ord tour which 45 minutes long, it started with an exhibition in the visitor centre about the history of the distillery which was informative. He was then taken around the distillery which he was then shown the main parts of the distillery process but there was nothing new on the tour that you would get if you'd visited a different distillery for a tour. So there was nothing distinctive about the tour, he had previously been on the Dalwhinnie tour and this tour felt very similar as to be expected as they are both part of the same group. An explanation of how the casks are reconditioned was given which was new information for him. The tasting involved tasting 3 whiskies and taking home a dram glass.
5. Unexplored Scotland
Overall Ratings
5 based on 36 reviews
Unexplored Scotland offers great hillwalking, mountain biking and sea kayaking adventure holidays and trips in the Highlands of Scotland
Reviewed By David S
I booked a two-day winter-skills course with Andreas in the hope of learning how to develop my hillwalking skills and gain a foundation understanding of how to cope in winter.
Andreas' method of instruction, combining honest critique with challenging (but safe!) practice locations, was a very constructive way of teaching. We, a group of four, all learned some very useful skills and were never made to feel awkward about asking questions; even if they seemed trivial.
We covered basic navigation while making our way to where we were going to practise some techniques and soon found ourself cutting steps and navigating step inclines. The whole process was genuinely enjoyable, with Andreas' passion for the outdoors shining through constantly. He made a very good instructor and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one of his courses to anyone.
6. Wildwoodz Paintball, Lasertag and Archery Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 182 reviews
Wildwoodz is the Highland's Premier Paintball, Archery and Lasertag Venue. The only Visit Scotland 5 Star graded Activity Centre in the whole of the Highlands and also the closest paintball venue to Inverness with easy access from all over the highlands.If you're looking for an exciting day out with friends or family - you can rely on Wildwoodz to create memories that will last. New for 2016! Axe throwing and Bushcraft!
Reviewed By Keri W - Inverness
10 Xbox mad almost and teenage boy's took on the fresh air pursuit of lazertag, Dave you were a legend, their word's, absolutely fantastic time had by all, highly recommend, great fun in a safe environment. Picture of the birthday boy.Thanks Keri. I had a great afternoon with the boys and their armchair gun skills. We’d love to have them back any time. Thanks for the awesome review - it’s really appreciated.
7. Strathpeffer Pump Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
The Real Sweets & Gift Company are delighted to welcome you to The Pump Room. Come and see how the Victorians experienced the Spa treatments and learn more about the village of Strathpeffer and it's history.Shop in our traditional sweetshop, with all sorts of jars of nostalgia and other treats and sweets gifts. Then visit the giftshop perfect for anyone looking for a quality souvenir or special gift. Includes unique locally made arts & crafts, books, maps, cards, postcards and much more, for all ages. Also a Tourist Information Point in partnership with Visit Scotland. Blue Badge parking outside main entrance. Dogs Welcome.
Reviewed By Pryst - Staatsburg, New York
The Pump Room museum is staffed by volunteers who are just the sweetest and most welcoming ladies you'll ever meet. The museum exhibits are small but they pack quite a punch. Visiting the pump room, and seeing the kind of past Strathpeffer had at the height of its popularity as a spa town, reminded me of my own small town back in the States and how drastically it changed after the great estates of the Gilded Age were closed up, sold off, or left to decline.
Whether you're a history fan or just looking for an interesting way to pass the time on a rainy day, pop into the pump room museum. There are more surprises which await you inside and also around the back of the building but I'll let you discover those for yourself. Handicapped accessible and easily navigated with a cane.
8. Dingwall Museum, Scotland
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By nigni2002 - Carimate, Italy
like anyother Museum you can enjoy small things that make you happy.At the end you go out and you say : " have you seen that stuff , they used to ....".For istance , the mechanisim for the old tower clock.The old photos......time runs quickly.
Nice people , they are voluntary and if they want you can have a private guide.
Just a donation if you want , no fees.Parking in the Carrefour center near the main street.
9. Highland Museum of Childhood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Pryst - Staatsburg, New York
The museum is small but you don't really need all that much space for a time machine. It's actually almost indescribable how quickly the memorabilia pull one from the present into one's personal past. There is actually quite a lot more to look at than first appears and you should give yourself some time for a second and third look around.
I highly recommend the short film which is quite nostalgic and quietly sentimental - but in a good way. It's very touching, really.
The cafe next door is definitely worth visiting and there is a gift shop as well. The museum is handicapped accessible and easily navigated with a cane. They are open 1 April-31 October, Monday through Saturday, 10-5 and are only open on Sundays June-August 12-4. Adults are 3.00 pounds, children 5-15 are 1.75, under 5 are free. A family (2+4) is 7.00 and seniors are 2.50. The museum is housed in the renovated Victorian train station which used to welcome visitors to Strathpeffer in the 1800's. The building itself is magnificent and time should be allowed to walk around it. Take note of the wooden pillar created by local artist Allister Brebner called The Ascent of the Scots. It's just outside on the deck of the station and is quite impressive.
10. Beauly Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By The_Hailes - Tampa, Florida
There is something so peaceful and thoughtful about walking through ruins. Seeing the Beauly Priory allowed me to visualize the tremendous craftsmanship required to build these structures in a pre-modern era. If you are a Ken Follet fan of his Pillars of Earth then this is a must place to visit.
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