6th Batalion Gordon Highlanders Memorial

A granite monument tucked into the Scottish landscape near Keith marks where the 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders fell during the First World War. It's not grand or elaborate - just a solid, respectful memorial that speaks to the scale of loss from a single regiment. The kind of place that makes you stop and think properly, rather than the sort you tick off a list.

This appeals most to military history enthusiasts and anyone with a family connection to the Gordons. Walking enthusiasts heading through Aberdeenshire will find it a worthwhile detour if they're already exploring the area's quieter corners. The setting itself is fairly understated - you won't get sweeping views or sprawling grounds - but that's rather the point. It's a place for reflection, not spectacle.

You can visit any time as far as I'm aware, and there's no admission charge. Budget half an hour if you're reading the inscriptions and taking it in properly. It works well as part of a broader military history tour of the region, or simply as a genuine pause during a Highland break.

If you're staying at Hillhead Hideaways just up the road, it's an easy addition to your days out. Even from Cairnty Lodges & Glamping Pods, it's close enough to reach without faffing about. The nearby town of Keith itself is modest but worth a wander - proper frontier terrain between Speyside and the Moray coast.