Durris Church

The kirkyard at Durris is one of those places that rewards a quiet detour if you're camping nearby in Aberdeenshire. The church itself sits modest and unassuming near Drumoak, but what catches your eye is the scatter of old gravestones - some dating back centuries - peppered across the grounds. The stonework tells stories, though many are weathered past easy reading.

It's the sort of spot that appeals most to local history buffs and anyone with a taste for kirkyard archaeology. Walkers often pass through on their way between routes in the Scottish Highlands, and the graveyard itself is atmospheric without being gloomy - proper peaceful, actually. You won't need more than thirty minutes to have a proper look around, though lingering longer is easy enough if the mood takes you.

The setting is what makes it work. Being this close to solid caravan parks like Silverbank (3.5 miles away) and Banchory Lodge (4.7 miles) means you can incorporate it as a gentle morning walk from your pitch without any fuss. It's free, naturally - churchyards don't charge - and there are no fixed opening hours to worry about, though visiting during daylight is obviously sensible.

Families might find it a bit of a one-hander, but teenagers with any interest in old graveyards or local heritage will find something worth studying. It's the kind of place that works best as part of a broader Aberdeenshire exploration rather than as a standalone destination.