Polish Tank Training Centre Memorial

Out on the moorland near Kinross sits a rather unexpected reminder of the Second World War - a Polish Tank Training Centre Memorial. It's the sort of place that catches you off guard, tucked away where you wouldn't necessarily expect to find it.

During the war, Polish forces used this site to train before deployment, and the memorial marks that chapter of military history. The setting itself - open Perthshire countryside - makes it feel quite poignant. You're not looking at massive structures or museum displays. Instead it's a quieter, more contemplative sort of visit. The kind where you stand for a moment and take in what this place meant.

Walkers and history enthusiasts will get the most from a stop here. If you're doing the rounds of wartime sites across Tayside, it's worth including. However, don't expect to spend hours. Twenty minutes, perhaps half an hour if you're genuinely interested in the Polish contribution to the war effort, is realistic. Families with young children might find it a bit too static.

If you're staying at Gallowhill Caravan & Camping Park just down the road, it makes for a decent morning walk or a break during a driving day. The moorland walks around Kinross offer plenty to combine with it, so you could easily make a half-day of exploring the area's outdoor bits alongside the memorial visit.