Diamond Jubilee Drinking Fountain

You'll find this Victorian drinking fountain standing rather proudly on a street corner in Keith, put up in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. It's the sort of thing you walk past without thinking, then suddenly realise you're looking at proper Victorian engineering - cast iron, ornate detailing, the lot. The fountain itself is still there, though it's not exactly gushing with water these days; mostly it serves as a reminder of how Aberdeenshire towns marked royal occasions back then.

It won't occupy your afternoon. Realistically, you'll spend five minutes looking at it, maybe ten if you're the type to read every inscription and photograph it from different angles. But that's rather the point. If you're interested in Victorian architecture or local history, it's worth a quick stop while you're exploring Keith. History buffs doing a heritage tour of the Highlands will find it a useful waypoint.

The real draw for a park-based holiday is that Hillside Havens sits just 3.5 miles away, which makes this a low-effort addition to an afternoon's wandering around town. Pair it with whatever else Keith has to offer - there's usually a decent tearoom or two - and you've got a pleasant hour without driving far from your accommodation. Don't expect crowds or lengthy queues.