Addie Hill

The walk up Addie Hill from Buckie takes about forty minutes if you're not dawdling, and the views across the Moray Firth on a clear day are genuinely worth the climb. It's not a dramatic peak - nothing like the big hitters further south - but that's rather the point. This is proper accessible walking terrain, the sort of thing you can do between breakfast and lunch without needing gaiters or a head torch.

Once you're up there, you get a decent sense of the coastline stretching east and west, and inland towards the agricultural heart of Aberdeenshire. The hill itself is grassy and open, with enough space to sprawl about if you've brought a packed lunch. Families with kids of walking age will find it manageable, though very young ones might need carrying on the steeper sections. History enthusiasts won't find much in the way of ruins or markers - this is more about the landscape than the stories.

The proximity to Greencraig Pods and Hillhead Hideaways makes this a solid addition to a park-based holiday in the area. You're not talking about a major detour. Free to access, no facilities on the hill itself, so bring water. Go on a decent weather day - Scottish Highlands fog can roll in quickly and flatten the experience. Allow two hours if you're taking your time, less if you're keen.