Diamond Jubilee Drinking Fountain

You'll find this Victorian drinking fountain tucked away in Crieff, a reminder of the 1897 celebrations when Queen Victoria marked 60 years on the throne. It's the sort of thing you walk past without thinking twice, unless you're the type who stops to read the inscriptions on old stonework - which, frankly, you should be.

The fountain itself is modest by today's standards. A proper bit of civic pride from a century-plus ago, when towns invested in public water sources for anyone passing through. The craftsmanship speaks for itself if you take a moment. Crieff wasn't trying to show off; it was just doing what felt right.

Historically minded folk will get the most from this. It's not a destination in itself - don't expect to build your day around it. But if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Comrie Croft or Comrie Holiday Park and fancying a stroll into town, it's worth a five-minute detour to see how Victorians celebrated their milestones. The walk into central Crieff is pleasant enough, and you can grab a coffee while you're there.

Free to view, naturally. Takes about ten minutes to look properly and read the inscription. Best in mild weather when you're up for pottering about town anyway. Don't come expecting Instagram moments - this is quiet local history, the kind that actually makes you think about how Perthshire looked 125 years ago.