Strathpeffer Folk

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Kenny Ross, Heights of Brae and Germany 13 December 1941 - 30 June 2010

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Kenny Ross

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Kenny Stewart

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Kenny Stewart

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Dr Robert Fortescue Fox (1858-1940)

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Dr Robert Fortescue Fox

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Olaf and Hester Macleod

The contribution of Olaf and Hester Macleod to the cultural life of Ross and Cromarty was brought to mind when, in August 2019, Ross and Cromarty Heritage Society received an email from Alberto Rubio Diaz, owner of a house which he now runs as an hotel in Minas de Riotinto, Andalucia, Spain.

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T Wellwood Maxwell & Some more Strathpeffer folk from long ago

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Belgian Chocolate Factory
Belgian Chocolate Factory
This building is now the Red Poppy restaurant.
The Craft Shop in Strathpeffer
The Craft Shop in Strathpeffer
Dunraven, Golf Course Road, early 1900s.
Dunraven, Golf Course Road, early 1900s.
Dunraven, Golf Course Road, early 1900s. Dunraven dates from 1901 and was originally built by two sisters, Catherine and Aline Corbett, who saw the need to provide hotel accommodation for the many visitors who came to "take the waters" in this spa village. Following World War I the hotel became convalescent accommodation for wounded servicemen, and after World War II the Church of Scotland established it as a care home for the elderly until it closed in the 1970s and reverted to being a hotel. The building has been upgraded over the years and combines many original features with 21st century requirements.
Mackay's Hotel (2004)
Mackay's Hotel (2004)
The Pavilion after a 21st century refurbishment
The Pavilion after a 21st century refurbishment
The Pavilion after a 21st century refurbishment. It is now a venue for concerts, drama, art and food fairs, weddings etc.
The Pavilion - side view.
The Pavilion - side view.
The Pavilion - rear view.
The Pavilion - rear view.
Adjacent to the Pavilion is the former Pump Room (open during the tourist season and staffed by volunteers).
Adjacent to the Pavilion is the former Pump Room (open during the tourist season and staffed by volunteers).
Currently building is the Red Poppy restaurant
Currently building is the Red Poppy restaurant
Peffery House, The Old Station Yard, Strathpeffer
Peffery House, The Old Station Yard, Strathpeffer
Peffery House, The Old Station Yard, Strathpeffer. Peffery House is the purpose-built administrative headquarters of the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board. (HOST). The architectural firm of Matheson, Mackenzie and Ross, in Dingwall, was commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Ross and Cromarty Enterprise to design and supervise its construction. Sited adjacent to the Old Victorian Station, the one-and-a-half storey building is designed to reflect and blend with the character of Victorian Strathpeffer. It was built by Morrison Construction of Inverness and was completed in May 1997. The 20 members of HOST's staff work in the areas of marketing, visitor services, research and personnel, using state-of-the-art computer and telecommunications links. http://www.host.co.uk
The Square, Strathpeffer.
The Square, Strathpeffer.
Spa Petrol Station, now closed to the public (Oct. 1999) owned by Spa Motors.
Spa Petrol Station, now closed to the public (Oct. 1999) owned by Spa Motors.
Spa Motors (Coach Hire)
Spa Motors (Coach Hire)
Founded in 1963 by Norman MacArthur as an Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering Business, in an old farm steading in the Kinettas area of Strathpeffer. In 1970 the business took a change in direction, the purchase of its first coach (a Bedford SB), and a service contract to convey school pupils from Achiltibuie/Ullapool to Dingwall Academy Hostels Nowadays transformed into a family partnership with a 26 vehicle fleet. Operations include - school, service and works contracts, Day Tours, British and European Holiday programmes. Also excursion programmes for Cruise liners berthing at local ports, Clan Gatherings and Conferences.
Afternoon tea at the Highland Hotel.
Afternoon tea at the Highland Hotel.
The Highland Hotel
The Highland Hotel
The Highland Hotel occupies a prominent position overlooking the village square. It was built in 1911 by the Highland Railway Company to encourage passengers to use the Perth to Inverness railway line. During the First World War it was used as a convalescent home for wounded service men. In 1923, under the Railway Grouping Act, ownership of the hotel passed to the London Midland & Scottish Railway Company. During the Second World War the hotel was used as an army billet and for some years afterwards as army married quarters. In the 1950s the hotel was sold by British Railways and has had several owners since then. The current owners are part of the Shearings Coach Group and the hotel is now mainly used for touring coach parties.
The three pupils of Fodderty Primary 7
The three pupils of Fodderty Primary 7
The three pupils of Fodderty Primary 7, who took the photographs in this section. Ruaridh McCready, Martin Gray, Kieron Wallace. Sept. 1998
The Strathpeffer Hotel (1998)
The Strathpeffer Hotel (1998)
The Ben Wyvis Hotel (1998)
The Ben Wyvis Hotel (1998)
"the paper shop"
"the paper shop"
Known locally as "the paper shop" this building has served the village in many guises over the years, housing at different times the Post Office, a hairdresser's and a draper's, while the rear of the building provided accommodation for at least two families (complete with outside toilets which are still in situ). A traditional village shop selling everything from a needle to an aspirin but also providing for modern needs with video rentals, gifts and tourist souvenirs, Clan Heritage Tartan Scroll printing and, essentially, a National Lottery terminal.
Spa Pharmacy (left) and Hairdresser and Strathpeffer Crafts (right)
Spa Pharmacy (left) and Hairdresser and Strathpeffer Crafts (right)
Spa Pharmacy (left) A traditional Pharmacy which contains many original features. It was originally two shops, the left hand side being the butcher's shop. It was opened as a Pharmacy around the early 1880's by a London Drug Firm, possibly Allen and Hanbury's. The appointed manager, Mr. T. Wellwood Maxwell, finally bought it in 1890 and remained there until 1936. Bought by the present owner's family in 1958. Mrs Margaret Spark has been the popular pharmacist for many years. Hairdresser and Strathpeffer Crafts (right) As with the rest of the Square Shops, these two were built in the 1840's as the spa began to develop. Has been both a Fruit Shop and a Sweet Shop. During the 1930's there was a small Sweet Factory behind the present building which supplied Confectionery. Originally there was accommodation above each shop but, apart from the Newsagent, all upstairs space is now for storage.
The Tourist Office in the Square.
The Tourist Office in the Square.
The Tourist Office in the Square. The present tourist office opened in 1988 and stands in the village square. There is a staff of two and it is open from Easter to Mid-October. It is a busy office and gets many enquiries from quite far afield; the people who come into the office are mainly looking for accommodation. There are lots of pamphlets covering a wide range of places to visit and things to do in Ross and Cromarty plus many more for a wide surrounding area. They also have books and postcards for sale. It should be noted that the building is now (2015) occupied by "Square Wheels" a popular venue for the cycling fraternity.
The Shieling
The Shieling
Mackay's Spa Lodge Hotel (2004)
Mackay's Spa Lodge Hotel (2004)
Evolution pillar in course of construction.
Evolution pillar in course of construction.
Wood carver's shop, Old Station.
Wood carver's shop, Old Station.
Wood carver's shop, Old Station. For a number of years Mr Alistair Brebner had his wood carving premises here, creating memorable sculptures. His outstanding sculpture is the Evolution Pillar which remains beside these premises although Mr Brebner has retired from business. [See 'Features' to view more of Mr Brebner's work.]
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