Brian M Goring Memorial

The Brian M Goring Memorial sits in Aberdeenshire's landscape as a quiet tribute to someone locally significant - the kind of place that makes you pause and think about the stories behind Scottish monuments. It's not a grand visitor attraction with gift shops and queues; it's more a reflective spot that rewards those willing to venture off the main tourist trail around Ballater.

You won't spend hours here, but that's rather the point. These memorials work best as a stop during a wider walk or drive through the Highlands, a chance to take in the setting and consider the person being remembered. The location itself matters - set in countryside that defines this part of Aberdeenshire, it gives you a genuine feel for the landscape rather than a manicured view.

If you're based at Braemar Caravan Park, just under two miles away, this is easily combined with exploring the broader area. The Cairngorms National Park surrounds you, so this memorial works well as a quieter interlude between more active pursuits - hill walking, river exploring, or heading into Ballater town itself for supplies and a proper meal.

Best visited on a clear day when the views open up properly. There's no admission charge that we know of, and no set hours to worry about - it's the kind of place you visit when you're passing. Not for everyone, but if you appreciate understated Scottish memorials and the stories they represent, it's worth the detour.