Memorial to Donald Campbell

The water that killed Donald Campbell lies just beyond the memorial, dark and still on most days. It's a sobering spot on Loch Ness near Kyle - a simple stone marker acknowledging the speed record attempt that went catastrophically wrong in 1967. Campbell was chasing the water speed record in his jet-powered Bluebird when it flipped at over 300 mph. His body wasn't recovered for over a year.

You'll find the memorial is accessible enough, though there's no visitor centre or visitor facilities to speak of. It's the sort of place you stand for five minutes, read the inscription, and feel the weight of it. Not cheerful, but genuinely moving - a reminder that some records cost everything. The loch itself is, inevitably, spectacular. The Highland scenery does that effortlessly.

Historically minded visitors and anyone with an interest in speed record attempts will find it worthwhile. Parents with young kids might skip it unless they're already explaining the Campbell family's motorsport legacy. Allow half an hour if you're making a special trip, less if you're passing through.

Glenshiel Campsite sits less than a mile away, making it a convenient afternoon stop during a Highland park holiday. The memorial requires no admission and has no set hours - just turn up. October through March tends quieter, which suits the reflective nature of the place.