Lynedoch Monument

You'll spot this towering column rising unexpectedly from the Perthshire landscape near Perth, a proper statement of Victorian confidence carved into stone. The Lynedoch Monument commemorates the 1st Earl of Lynedoch, a military figure who clearly rated himself highly enough to warrant this rather grand tribute. It's not a sprawling site - more a focal point on the horizon than a destination you'll spend hours at - but the walk to reach it offers decent countryside views across the Tayside region.

The memorial works best for history buffs keen to tick off local monuments, or walkers using it as a waypoint on a larger route through Perthshire. Families with young children might find the setting appealing as a short detour, though they won't linger long once they've clambered around the base. The real appeal here is the journey rather than the destination itself.

Since access details aren't widely published and there's no visitor infrastructure, treat this as a free outdoor spot you can appreciate from the surrounding paths. Allow 30 minutes if you're passing through, longer if you're combining it with a wider walk. It pairs well with a base at Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site just 2.2 miles away - close enough for a half-day outing without eating into proper holiday time. Perth itself offers far more by way of actual attractions, so this works better as a pleasant tangent than your main event.