Private G McIntosh VC Memorial

A small memorial to Private George McIntosh marks one of the quieter corners of Aberdeenshire's military history. McIntosh earned the Victoria Cross during the First World War - the highest military honour - and this spot quietly remembers his deed. It's not a visitor attraction in the traditional sense. There's no visitor centre, no café, no interpretive boards explaining his story in detail. You'll find the memorial itself, and that's rather the point.

For history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the First World War and Scottish military heritage, it's worth the detour from Buckie if you're already in the area. The walk itself is pleasant enough, taking you through proper Highland landscape. It's the kind of place that rewards a bit of research beforehand - knowing McIntosh's story before you visit makes standing at the memorial genuinely moving.

Casual tourists might find it a bit underwhelming on first glance. There's no dramatic setting, no grand architecture. But that restraint is part of its charm. This isn't about spectacle; it's about remembrance. Allow 20 minutes if you're just paying your respects, longer if you want to sit with the landscape a while. Free to visit, of course. If you're staying at Greencraig Pods just 2.4 miles away, it makes for a contemplative morning walk before breakfast. Best visited on a clear day when the views across the landscape actually reward your time standing there.