Margaret's Mount

You'll find yourself climbing a grassy mound just outside Forfar that locals have been walking up for centuries. Margaret's Mount is one of those places that doesn't announce itself loudly - no visitor centre, no café, just a proper historical spot that rewards curiosity. The mound itself is an Iron Age fort, though it's the medieval associations that stick with most people visiting. From the top, Aberdeenshire stretches out in all directions, which on a clear day makes the short scramble entirely worthwhile.

It's the kind of walk that suits families with kids old enough to manage twenty minutes without complaint, plus anyone interested in Scottish history who doesn't need everything gift-wrapped. You're looking at maybe half an hour up and down, depending on fitness. The ground can be boggy after rain, so decent boots matter more than you'd think for something this modest in height.

Forfar itself is less than a mile away, so this works brilliantly as a morning or late-afternoon detour when you're based in the area. If you're staying at Greenhillock Glamping nearby, it's practically on your doorstep and requires zero planning - just turn up. The views over the Angus glens justify the effort, and unlike some Scottish historical sites, you won't spend three hours just getting there. Free to visit, obviously, since there's nobody collecting fees at the gate.