Dunning Church (Church of Scotland)

The Church of Scotland building in Dunning, just outside Perth, sits quietly at the heart of this small Perthshire village - and it's worth a detour if you're exploring the area on foot. The church itself is a straightforward stone structure, unremarkable from the outside, but step inside and you'll find yourself in a space that's been used for worship for centuries. There's something about these rural Scottish kirks that feels properly grounded, stripped of fuss.

It's the kind of place that appeals most to walkers tackling the Perthshire countryside or anyone interested in local religious history rather than dramatic architectural statements. You won't need more than twenty minutes here unless you're the contemplative type, and there's no admission charge that we can trace - it's a working parish church, after all. The village itself is small enough that you could combine this with a wander around the surrounding farmland.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Greenhill Farm Glamping and Maycroft Retreat are both within a few miles - Dunning Church makes for an easy morning walk before heading onwards to Perth or further afield. It's not a destination in itself, but rather a quiet stop on a larger route through Tayside. The real appeal here is the setting rather than the building, and the chance to see how village life centres around these modest stone churches.