Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Church

The red sandstone facade of this Victorian Catholic church sits quietly on the outskirts of Auchterarder, a town that doesn't exactly announce itself as a pilgrimage destination. Built in the late 19th century, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour is a proper piece of religious architecture - all pointed arches and ornate stonework that speaks to the Catholic community's determination to establish themselves in what was then very much Protestant territory.

Inside, the church is intimate rather than grand. The stained glass does its job without being showy, and there's a genuine sense of devotion in the air rather than the museum-piece feel you sometimes get. It's the kind of place where you'll spend twenty minutes max unless you're specifically interested in Victorian ecclesiastical design or have personal reasons to be there.

Really, this works best as a brief stop if you're exploring Auchterarder itself - perhaps combining it with a walk through the town centre or a meal at one of the local restaurants. It's free to visit during service times, though you'll want to check locally for opening hours as details aren't readily available online.

If you're basing yourselves at Alexander House or Broadslap Farm, both within easy reach, this could slot into a lazy afternoon rather than form the main event. Greenhill Farm, the more upmarket glamping option, is also close enough. Worth ten minutes if you're passing through, but don't go out of your way specifically.