Outlandia

You'll find this rather unusual sculpture park tucked into the Highland landscape near Fort William, and it's exactly the sort of thing that rewards a spontaneous detour. Outlandia is basically a collection of contemporary art installations scattered across wild Scottish terrain - part gallery, part landscape experience, entirely on its own terms.

What you're doing here is wandering between artworks that range from the subtle to the genuinely striking. Some pieces merge so naturally with the hillside you nearly miss them; others stop you dead. The whole thing takes on a different mood depending on weather and light, which means repeat visits actually feel different rather than repetitive. Allow a couple of hours if you're taking it seriously, less if you just want a quick walk-through.

It works brilliantly for anyone who gets bored with straightforward gallery spaces - walkers especially tend to love it because you're moving through proper terrain rather than staring at white walls. Kids might find it interesting if they're the slightly older, less easily distracted sort; younger ones could struggle with the lack of interactive elements. If you're after something more hands-on, the nearby parks offer the usual amenities.

Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park sits just half a mile away and is your best bet for a full-service base - the reviews speak for themselves. Ben Nevis Holiday Park is further out but still manageable. Outlandia fits perfectly into a Fort William trip if you've already got a few days planned, though I wouldn't travel specifically for it alone.