RAF 75th Anniversary Cairn

There's a modest stone cairn somewhere in Fife that marks the RAF's 75th anniversary - the sort of thing you'd drive past without noticing unless you knew it was there. It's not a sprawling visitor centre or anything fancy. What you get is a quiet moment of recognition for the service's history, marked by a decent chunk of stone and a plaque that tells you why it matters.

History buffs will appreciate it more than most. Anyone with military connections - veterans, family members of aircrew - might find it genuinely moving. But I'll be honest: you're not going to spend hours here. Twenty minutes max, unless you're the type who sits down and reads every word on the plaque twice.

The location matters more than you'd think. Clackmannan's nearby, a proper little Fife town that's got actual character - not just a cairn but genuine medieval history. Pair this with a stay at West Fife Pods or Highland Gateway Glamping, both rated brilliantly, and you've got yourself a different sort of break. These aren't your standard caravan parks. They're the kind of places people rave about.

Go if you're in the area with time to kill and an interest in RAF history. Don't make it your reason for visiting Fife - but do stop if you're passing through. It's the sort of quiet, overlooked spot that makes for a good story afterwards.