Pitglassie

A few scattered stones in a field near Turriff might not sound like much, but Pitglassie is one of those places that rewards a bit of curiosity. This Bronze Age standing stone circle sits quietly on the Aberdeenshire slopes, away from the tourist crowds that cluster around more famous monuments. You'll need to hunt for it - the approach involves farmland and patience - but that's rather the point.

What you get here is authenticity without the gift shop. The stones themselves are weathered and modest, their arrangement still visible if you know what you're looking for. This isn't Stonehenge. It's the sort of site that speaks to people genuinely interested in prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual landscape archaeology. History enthusiasts will find it worthwhile; families with young kids might find it a bit underwhelming unless they're the type to get excited about Bronze Age ceremony.

Turriff sits close by and makes a sensible base if you're combining archaeology with a caravan park break. Turriff Caravan Park Ltd is about four miles away and reasonably rated, giving you a proper spot to settle before exploring the wider Aberdeenshire landscape. Allow an hour or so including the walk to find the site. Best visited outside wet weather when the ground underfoot isn't treacherous. Admission details aren't documented online, so enquire locally when you arrive.