Kinlock:Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland at Kinlock sits quietly inland from Cupar, one of those whitewashed buildings that dots the Fife landscape without much fanfare. It's a straightforward parish church - the sort of place locals actually use rather than tourists queue for - and that's precisely why it's worth a look if you're spending time in the area.

The church itself is modest, with the solid, no-nonsense architecture typical of Scottish Protestant churches from the 18th and 19th centuries. There's nothing showy about it, which is rather the point. You can wander the graveyard, which often tells more interesting stories than the building itself - old Fife families, dates carved into stone, the slow accumulation of local history.

If you're based at Snugs at Logie Farm nearby - a cracking spot for a holiday, that one - Kinlock Church makes for a gentle wander rather than a day trip. You're looking at maybe 20 minutes on site, less if you're just passing through. It's free to visit, the sort of place where nobody minds you poking about during daylight hours.

Really, this works best as part of a bigger ramble around rural Fife rather than a destination in itself. Cupar has decent cafes and shops if you need a break, and the surrounding countryside rewards a bit of exploration on foot. Pair it with nearby walks and you've got a proper afternoon sorted.