St James Episcopal Church

You'll find this small stone church tucked away in Crieff, a market town that's punch above its weight for exploring Perthshire. St James Episcopal Church is the sort of place that rewards a quiet wander - proper old Scottish architecture with that solid, no-nonsense feel you get from 19th-century church building. The interior's straightforward: wooden pews, stained glass that catches the light nicely, and the kind of peaceful atmosphere you only get in places where people have actually worshipped for generations.

It's worth a stop if you're interested in Scottish ecclesiastical history or simply fancy stepping out of the bustle of Crieff's High Street for twenty minutes. The churchyard itself is pleasant for a gentle mooch around, and the building photographs well if that matters to you. Don't expect anything grand or heavily touristed - that's rather the point. You'll likely have the place to yourself, which some will find lovely and others might find a bit melancholy.

Historians and anyone tracing Scottish heritage will get more from it than casual visitors, though nobody's going to regret the detour. If you're staying at Braidhaugh Holiday Lodge just down the road, it's an easy five-minute drive into town and worth combining with a proper look round Crieff's independent shops and cafes. The 5-star Comrie Croft is a bit further but still within striking distance if you're basing yourself there. Allow twenty minutes maximum, no entry fee as far as we could establish, though do check ahead as opening hours aren't always reliable for smaller churches.