The Spa Pavilion, built in 1881-2, had reading rooms and a Hall. From the front there were grand views across the village and spa facilities. Orchestras played in the bandstand at the west end of the terrace in front of the Pavilion. Tennis courts and bowling greens were laid out, along with facilities for croquet and cricket. The entry charge to the whole site was 1/- (5p) per day. A railway was built via Achterneed and a spur line into the village was addedin 1885. Strathpeffer’s popularity grew as wealthy visitors could travel all the way from London to the village on a sleeper carriage. In 1917 much of the village was used as an American Naval Hospital, due to the village’s secluded position away from public view and its proximity to the naval base at Invergordon, through which many wounded arrived. The whole village returned to its use as a spa during the interwar years, although its popularity was waning. From 1939 to 1945 the Spa served again as a military hospital. During the 1950s and 1960s the Pavilion hosted many dances , and gained fame for being a more popular venue for a local dances. Sadly the Pavilion then fell into disrepair, but due to the strenuous efforts of the local community, it has now been restored so that it can take its place once more at the heart of Strathpeffer.

During the two World Wars, many spa facilities were used as an American Naval Hospital.

Strathpeffer became important, not only as a Spa, but as a playground for rich English families in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Location unknown (possibly Castle Leod?)

Loch Kinellan was a popular venue for curling in the 19th century.

The ruins of the old keeper's cottage at Leicruich can still be seen today. The last family to live there (known as the 'Torrans') brought up 10 children in this tiny home.

During the Spa's heyday, bowling was one of the passtimes enjoyed in the Pavilion grounds. In Victorian times, the green was immediately behind the Pavilion.

Built in about 1900, the Chalet was a tea-room run by the Misses Cameron on the side of Knockfarrel. Sadly, it was destroyed in the 1950s.

During the two World Wars, much of Strathpefer was used as a military hospital. Here, wounded American servicemen are taken into the Pavilion.

The Pavilion has a long history with healing and well-being. During the two World Wars, it served as part of the miltary hospital in Strathpeffer, caring for wounded American sailors.

Wounded American sailors were brought to Strathpeffer from the naval base at Invergordon. Much of the village was commandeered as a military hospital.

During the First World War, the Stars and Stripes and the Red Cross flag flew from the flag-pole which still stands beside the Pavilion today.

Date unknown, this was taken at the Keeper's Cottage in the grounds of Castle Leod.

During the two World Wars, much of Strathpeffer was commandeered as a military hospital, taking wounded from the nearby naval base at Invergordon.

A well-attended meeting, probably in the 1950s.....and not a pot of jam in sight!!