ADI Memorial

The ADI Memorial sits quietly in the Highland landscape near Dornoch, a solemn tribute to those who lost their lives in the Air Disaster of 1979. It's not flashy or particularly touristy - just a simple stone marker in a peaceful spot that feels genuinely moving when you're standing there.

What you're looking at is a memorial to the crash of a Chinook helicopter carrying offshore workers. The setting itself is rather poignant - moorland stretches in every direction, which somehow makes the quiet reflection feel appropriate. There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of, so you won't spend hours here. Twenty minutes is probably right, unless you want to sit a bit and take in the stillness.

This appeals mainly to history enthusiasts and those with a connection to the incident, though walkers passing through the area often stop by. It's the sort of place that sticks with you more than you'd expect - there's something about memorials in wild, isolated landscapes that hits differently.

If you're staying at Parkdean Resorts Grannie's Heilan' Hame Holiday Park in Sutherland - about six miles away - it's worth the short drive. Pair it with a walk around the Dornoch area or explore the wider Highlands; the memorial works best as part of a broader exploration rather than a standalone destination. Free to visit, naturally, and no time restrictions that we can find.