Kirkton of Culsalmond War Memorial

You'll find this memorial standing quietly on the road near Auchleven, a small stone reminder of the local men who fell in the two world wars. It's not elaborate or grand - just a straightforward war memorial that speaks to the losses felt in this corner of rural Aberdeenshire. The inscription lists the names of those from Kirkton of Culsalmond who didn't come home, and there's something quite moving about visiting on a clear day when the Highlands stretch out around you.

This isn't a major attraction that'll eat up hours of your time, but it's absolutely worth a five-minute stop if you're driving through the area. History buffs and anyone with a family connection to Aberdeenshire will want to pay their respects. You can visit whenever you like - it's just sat there on the roadside, free to access.

If you're staying at Glamping Bothie nearby, it makes sense to take the short drive over. Combine it with a walk around the quieter roads of the area or use it as a stopping point on a longer Highlands drive. The memorial works best as part of a broader exploration of rural Aberdeenshire rather than as a destination in itself. On a wet day, it's a thirty-second job; on a sunny afternoon, it's worth lingering for a moment and taking in the landscape these men would have known.