St Andrew's Church, Forteviot

The Church of St Andrew sits in Forteviot like a small historical anchor, quietly impressive if you know what you're looking at. It's genuinely old - we're talking medieval foundations here - and the kind of place where you can actually feel the weight of centuries without it being overdone with plaques and interpretive boards.

What strikes you first is how modest it is. No soaring nave, no theatrical stonework. Just a proper working parish church that's been doing its job since, well, forever. The interior rewards a proper look though. You'll find yourself studying the details - the windows, the fixtures, the way light falls through the space - and realising how much thought went into its design.

This works best for people who genuinely enjoy church architecture or local history enthusiasts who want to see how things actually developed in Perthshire rather than just read about it. It's not a destination in itself, but it's absolutely worth stopping for if you're staying nearby. Allow 20 minutes, maybe 30 if you're the type to sit in the quiet for a bit.

You're close enough to Perth for it to slot neatly into a park holiday. Broadslap Farm and Maycroft Retreat are both within 4 miles, so you could easily visit as part of exploring the area around the city. Best visited during daylight hours obviously, and do check ahead about access - parish churches sometimes have specific opening times or need arrangements.