Kincardine and Croick War Memorial

The memorial stands quietly at Kincardine, a few minutes' walk from Ardgay, commemorating the local men who fell in the world wars. It's one of those understated monuments you might walk past without noticing, but that's rather the point - a simple granite shaft in what feels like the middle of nowhere, yet it anchors this corner of the Highlands to something much larger.

You're looking at names carved into stone, the roll call of a small community's sacrifice. The setting itself commands respect: moorland stretches around it, and the light here has a particular quality depending on the weather. Most visitors spend fifteen minutes, tops, reading the inscriptions and taking photographs. History buffs and those with family connections to the area will find it moving; casual tourists might regard it as a quick stop between other activities.

It's free to visit and accessible year-round. If you're based at Ardgay Glamping - which sits practically on your doorstep - this makes an easy, contemplative walk before heading out to explore the wider Highlands. The memorial works best as part of a broader ramble through the area rather than a destination in itself. The Croick story has depth if you're interested in Highland history, and Ardgay itself offers enough small-town charm to anchor a proper day out. Bring a camera for the landscape; bring respect for what the stone represents.