Sir William Malken Memorial

The Sir William Malken Memorial stands as a quiet testament to a life lived in the Scottish Highlands, reached easily from Inverness. It's not the kind of place that'll occupy you for hours - you're looking at twenty minutes, maybe half an hour if you're thorough - but it rewards the short detour if you're already in the area.

The memorial itself is straightforward: a stone marker honouring Malken, whose story ties into Highland history and local heritage. What makes it worth the walk is the setting. You get proper Highland air, and the kind of isolation that reminds you why people either love or flee these parts. It's the sort of place walkers stumble across whilst exploring the surrounding terrain, rather than a destination in its own right.

History enthusiasts will find it more engaging than families with fidgety children, though there's no reason you couldn't include it as a waypoint on a longer ramble. It's free - there's nothing to pay or book. The nearest facilities are in Inverness, which gives you access to proper amenities if you're basing yourself nearby.

If you're staying at Tomatin Glamping Pods, just a mile away, this becomes a natural extension of a morning walk rather than a planned expedition. Pair it with exploring the broader Highlands landscape rather than expecting it to anchor a day. The real appeal is context and solitude, not spectacle.