Hill of Tillymorgan

The walk up to Tillymorgan's summit takes about forty minutes from the car park near Inverurie, and frankly it's worth every step. You're rewarded with views across Aberdeenshire that stretch for miles on a clear day - the kind of vista that makes you understand why people settle in these parts. The path itself is straightforward enough, though it can get boggy after rain, so proper boots are essential.

It's the sort of place that appeals to walkers who want something manageable without faffing about on proper mountaineering gear. Families with older kids will find it do-able in an afternoon. The summit itself is modest - an open hilltop rather than a dramatic peak - but that openness is partly what makes it special. No crowds, no visitor centre, just you and the rolling landscape.

This works brilliantly as part of a wider Aberdeenshire hillwalking trip. You could easily pair it with other local walks, then retire to Glamping Bothie just down the road for proper accommodation that doesn't feel like camping rough. The combination of a morning on the hill and an evening in a well-appointed bothie is exactly the kind of low-key Scottish break that actually feels relaxing rather than exhausting.

Go on a day when the cloud cover isn't too thick - and that means checking the forecast properly. There's nothing worse than climbing for forty minutes only to find yourself standing in a cloud.