Meg's Craig

The walk up to Meg's Craig rewards you with views that make the climb feel properly worthwhile. From Arbroath, you're only a short drive inland before you're on the path heading up into the Highlands proper, and the vantage point itself sits high enough that you can see right across the landscape in all directions.

It's a straightforward hike rather than a scramble - nothing technical, but you will feel your legs working. Allow a good hour to get up there and back down, longer if you fancy lingering. The rock itself is distinctive enough that you'll know when you've reached it. On a clear day the visibility is excellent; come in mist and it's frankly a bit of a non-event, so timing matters.

This works best for keen walkers rather than casual strollers, and older kids who don't mind a steady climb will enjoy the sense of achievement at the top. Families with young children in tow might find it a slog for what amounts to an hour's walking.

The Grange Glamping just over three miles away makes a decent base if you're planning to explore this corner of Aberdeenshire properly. It's free to visit - there's no charge for the walk or the viewpoint - and you can turn up whenever suits you. Worth doing on a decent weather day rather than leaving it to chance.