John Logie Baird Bust

There's a bronze bust of John Logie Baird standing in Argyll, and if you're staying anywhere near Helensburgh, it's worth a quick stop to pay your respects to the bloke who invented television. Baird was born locally, and this memorial sits as a reminder of one of Scotland's most significant contributions to modern life - the man essentially created the telly from scratch in the 1920s.

It's the kind of thing that takes five minutes to visit properly. You won't need a guide or a ticket; just wander up, have a look, read the plaque, and take a photo if you're that way inclined. There's no great drama to it, but that's rather the point. Local history done straightforwardly, without fuss.

Where it slots in nicely is if you're doing a broader tour of the Helensburgh area - perhaps staying at Loch Lomond Retreat, which sits just six miles south and gets consistently strong reviews. Combine this bust with a walk around the town itself, then head down towards Rosneath Castle Caravan Park or push further to Stoneymollan or Lomond Woods if you're after caravan holidays with proper facilities.

Families won't linger long, but history enthusiasts and anyone with a soft spot for the early days of broadcasting will find it quietly moving. Best visited in fair weather so you can actually see the thing properly without squinting through drizzle.