Cromarty War Memorial

The memorial sits in Cromarty itself, a small coastal town north of Inverness that feels properly off the beaten track. It's a straightforward stone monument honouring the local dead from both world wars - the kind of place that won't take you long to visit but carries real weight if you take a moment to read the names.

You'll find it within walking distance of Cromarty's main streets, which means you can combine it with a wander round this genuinely pleasant little harbour town. The wider Cromarty area has some decent walks if you're staying at nearby Delny Glamping, though honestly the memorial itself is more of a five-minute stop than a destination in its own right.

Historians and locals will get something out of it; families passing through won't feel they've wasted the detour. It's free and accessible whenever you fancy visiting. What makes it worth mentioning is that Cromarty itself - with its Georgian architecture and coastal views - repays proper exploration, and the memorial is part of that story. If you're basing yourself in the Highlands and want to escape Inverness crowds, this stretch of coast rewards a day trip. Just don't expect grand visitor facilities or crowds. That's rather the point.