St. Columba's Episcopal Church

St. Columba's Episcopal Church sits just outside Crieff, a proper wee gem if you're after some quiet reflection during a caravan holiday in Perthshire. The church itself is modest - Scottish Victorian architecture with that solid, no-nonsense feel you get in rural Tayside - but it's the kind of place that rewards a stop if you're passing through.

The interior is calm and thoughtfully maintained, with decent stained glass and the sort of peaceful atmosphere you can't manufacture. It won't take you more than twenty minutes to look around properly, though you could easily spend longer just sitting if the mood takes you. Worth noting that opening hours aren't always predictable with smaller churches, so check locally in Crieff before making a special journey.

This works well as a gentle add-on if you're based at Braidhaugh Holiday Lodge just a mile away - close enough for an easy walk if the weather's decent. The church appeals more to history types and anyone after a moment's peace rather than families hunting for activities. If you're staying at one of the better-rated spots like Comrie Croft or the Comrie Holiday Park further out, it's still only a short drive.

Free to visit, and a decent reminder that Perthshire's filled with these quieter historic corners. Don't go expecting anything grand, but if you value authentic Scottish church architecture and a bit of solitude, it's worth the detour.