Mackenzie Meridian

Up on Keillor Hill near Blairgowrie sits one of Scotland's more obscure historical markers - a stone that marks where the Mackenzie Meridian was established. It's not going to set your heart racing, to be honest. The meridian itself dates back to 19th-century surveying work, and there's a weathered stone to show where it was recorded. The views across Perthshire are decent enough, mind you, particularly if you're caravan-based at Five Roads just down the road.

You won't need more than 20 minutes here unless you're genuinely into surveying history or Victorian cartography. It's more of a "while we're in the area" stop than a destination in itself. The walk up Keillor Hill is pleasant enough for families with older kids, though young ones might struggle to understand why a random stone warrants a detour.

If you're staying at Five Roads Caravan Park - which is excellent, by the way - this could slot into a morning's exploring around Blairgowrie without eating up your day. Pair it with a proper walk in the surrounding Perthshire countryside, or head into town itself for lunch. The location works as part of a broader local history sweep rather than standing alone. Free to visit, naturally, and no particular time to avoid - though midweek tends quieter if you prefer solitude on hills.