Memorial to Dugald Buchanan

A modest stone memorial tucked away in the hills above Lochearnhead, this marks the birthplace of Dugald Buchanan, an 18th-century Gaelic poet and minister who wrote some of the most moving religious verse in Scottish history. You won't find crowds here, which is rather the point. The memorial itself is straightforward - no grand architecture, just a simple marker in the landscape that rewards walkers and history types with a bit of context about Scotland's lesser-known literary heritage. The real draw is the walk to reach it. The countryside around Lochearnhead is proper lovely, and combining this stop with a ramble through the Trossachs or a stay at nearby Balquhidder Braes Holiday Park makes for a thoughtful afternoon rather than a rushed tourist tick-box. Allow an hour or so including the walk and time to take in the views. It's free to visit, naturally - there's nothing commercial about it. Not one for those after amusement rides or visitor centres with gift shops, but if you're the type who likes discovering quiet corners of Scotland's literary past while stretching your legs, you'll find it worth the detour. Winter can make the path a bit muddy, so spring or autumn works best.