New Haul

New Haul church sits quietly on the edge of Banff, a modest stone structure that doesn't announce itself loudly but rewards those who bother to find it. It's a proper working church with genuine character - the kind of place where the architecture speaks of centuries of local worship rather than trying to impress visitors.

The building itself is straightforward Scottish ecclesiastical design, with the kind of honest simplicity you find in northeast parish churches. Inside, there's a real sense of community - it's still very much a living place of worship, not a museum piece. The stonework and layout tell you plenty about how worship evolved in this corner of Aberdeenshire.

This works best for anyone interested in local religious history or church architecture, though it's hardly a half-day attraction. Give yourself thirty minutes, perhaps an hour if you're the type to read every inscription. Banff itself - just a short walk away - offers considerably more to occupy a day: the harbour, the High Street shops, and plenty of cafes for a proper break.

If you're based at Whitehills Caravan Park, it's virtually on your doorstep at 0.4 miles. Banff Links Caravan Park is equally convenient at just over a mile away. Neither location is far from Banff proper, so combining the church with a walk into town makes sensible use of your time. It's the kind of spot where locals would simply pop in, rather than make it a destination in itself - but that's rather the charm of it.