St Murdoch's Chapel

You'll find the remains of St Murdoch's Chapel tucked away in the Aberdeenshire landscape, a modest medieval structure that's seen better days but still commands attention. It's essentially a roofless ruin now - stone walls standing testament to centuries of weathering - but there's something compelling about standing among the remnants and imagining the devotional life that once thrived here.

The chapel itself is small, which means you won't need more than twenty minutes to have a proper look around. The real draw is the setting rather than any particular grandeur - it's the kind of place history enthusiasts and walkers appreciate more than casual visitors. Kids might find it brief, though the surrounding countryside offers compensation if they're getting restless.

It's free to visit whenever you fancy, no gates or opening hours to worry about. That said, access can be a bit muddy depending on the season, so sturdy boots are wise. The nearest town is Arbroath, which gives you a decent base for exploring the wider area.

If you're staying at The Grange Glamping just three miles away, this makes an easy half-hour excursion from your glamping experience. It's the sort of detour that works well alongside other Aberdeenshire heritage spots rather than as a standalone outing - think of it as filling in a morning rather than building an entire day around it. Worth seeing if you're in the neighbourhood, but don't go out of your way specially.