Alexander Taylor Memorial Fountain

You'll find this modest Victorian fountain tucked away in Ferryhill, a working-class suburb that doesn't exactly announce itself as a tourist draw. The Alexander Taylor Memorial Fountain is a proper period piece - all ornate stonework and civic pride from an era when towns invested in monuments to local worthies. It's the kind of thing you stumble across while exploring the back streets, and it does the job it was built to do: mark a moment in time.

Who gets the most from it? Honestly, architecture enthusiasts and local history buffs rather than casual visitors. If you're into Victorian public monuments and how small communities commemorated their benefactors, it's worth a look. Most people will spend five minutes photographing it and moving on, which is fair enough.

There's no charge to view it and no opening hours to worry about - it's outdoors and accessible whenever. It works best as part of a wider wander around Ferryhill itself, not as a destination in its own right.

If you're based at Deeside Holiday Park five miles away, you could incorporate this into an afternoon exploring the town's history and architecture. It's a gentle addition to any Aberdeenshire trip, but don't expect anything dramatic. The real appeal here is the social history rather than visual spectacle.