79th Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - Sudan and Egypt Memorial

A granite obelisk in Inverness marks one of those quietly significant moments British military history tends to overlook. This memorial commemorates the 79th Queens Own Cameron Highlanders who served in Sudan and Egypt during the late 1800s - a period when the regiment was doing some of the hardest graft across North Africa.

It's not flashy. There's no visitor centre, no interpretive panels spelling everything out. You get the monument itself, some inscriptions that reward a close read, and the chance to stand where people have been paying respects for well over a century. The setting near Inverness means you can work it into a broader exploration of Highland military heritage without it dominating your itinerary.

History enthusiasts will find it worthwhile - particularly anyone researching Victorian-era regiments or the British campaigns in Sudan. It's the kind of stop that takes twenty minutes max, so don't expect a half-day outing. Families with restless kids will likely find it too brief to justify a special trip, though it works fine as a pause during a town walk.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Bunchrew or Coulmore Bay are both within a few miles - it's a decent reason to head into Inverness for an afternoon. The town itself has more substantial attractions, but this memorial sits comfortably as part of a longer day out. No entry fee that we're aware of, and you can visit any time.