Hill Kirk of Rosehearty

You'll find this sturdy kirk sitting on high ground above Rosehearty, a small coastal village wedged between Fraserburgh and Pennan on Aberdeenshire's northeast coast. The church itself is a straightforward stone building - nothing flashy - but what draws people here is the walk up and the views that unfold as you climb. On a clear day you can see right down the Moray Firth, and if you time it right, the light catches the old kirkyard in a way that makes the effort worthwhile.

It's the sort of place that works best for walkers rather than sit-down-and-absorb types. There's a bit of history to the building itself, but honestly, the appeal lies more in the setting than the architecture. The churchyard has character though - proper old headstones, weathered names you can barely read. Kids will get bored quickly unless they're the exploring type, and it's steep enough that younger legs might complain.

You can visit free, naturally. Allow maybe 20 minutes to walk up, have a look around, and walk back down - longer if you're into graveyards or photography. The nearby coastal villages of Fraserburgh and Pennan are worth pottering through while you're in the area. If you're camping at Down On The Farm, just a short drive away, this makes an easy half-hour detour that breaks up the day. Not essential viewing, but a genuine spot if you're properly exploring the northeast coast rather than just passing through.