Rabbits

There's a peculiar stone monument just outside Forfar that stops you dead in your tracks - a tribute to rabbits that feels more solemn than you'd expect for the subject. It's one of those unexpected Scottish landmarks that makes you wonder what story prompted someone to erect it in the first place.

The monument itself is modest, and honestly, you won't spend hours here. This is a quick stop rather than a destination in itself - five minutes to have a look, take a photo, read whatever inscription's on it, then crack on. But that's rather the point. It's the kind of thing locals know about and visitors stumble upon, which beats the predictable tourist trail every time.

The surrounding Aberdeenshire landscape is what makes it worth the detour. If you're based at Greenhillock Glamping just up the road - and it's rated brilliantly - you're already in brilliant walking country. The monument gives you a reason to explore the quieter bits between Forfar and the wider Highlands, rather than heading straight for the obvious spots.

It works best for people who like odd, specific things. Kids might find it amusing for about thirty seconds. History types will be intrigued by whatever the backstory is. Photographers keen on unusual monuments - now that's your audience. The real appeal is that it feels authentic, not curated for tourists, which is increasingly rare.