Corrimoney church

Corrimoney church sits alone on a quiet stretch of Highland moorland, a small grey stone building that feels like it's been waiting for you for centuries. There's something properly atmospheric about it - no visitor centre, no car park, just the church itself and the landscape around it. The building dates back to medieval times, and stepping inside, you're met with the kind of austere simplicity that tells you this place was built for worship, not spectacle.

It's the sort of stop that appeals to history types and anyone after a moment of genuine quietness. You won't spend long here - twenty minutes maximum unless you're doing the photography thing - but that's rather the point. There's no queue, no entry fee, just you and the stones and the Highland air.

The church sits between Beauly and the wider Strathglass area, making it a natural detour if you're based at Cannich Woodland Camping or the rather swish Loch Ness Glamping nearby. It pairs well with the bigger attractions in the region without demanding much of your time. Worth the small diversion, especially if you're exploring on foot or taking the scenic route between villages. Don't expect facilities - bring what you need from Beauly. The real reward is the isolation and the reminder that not everything in the Highlands needs to be dramatic to be worthwhile.